KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,111 km
1,933 miles
TGG
Kuala Terengganu
Malaysia
Distance
3,111 km
1,933 mi / 1,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
140°
southeast

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KTM TGG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sultan Mahmud Airport
IATA Code KTM TGG
ICAO Code VNKT WMKN
City Kathmandu Kuala Terengganu
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,390 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.380000, 103.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuala Terengganu (TGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia is 3,111 kilometers (1,933 miles / 1,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:48 in Kathmandu, it's 22:03 in Kuala Terengganu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,369 feet between the two airports. Sultan Mahmud Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Terengganu (TGG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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