KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,712 km
2,928 miles
TJH
Tajima
Japan
Distance
4,712 km
2,928 mi / 2,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KTM TJH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tajima Airport
IATA Code KTM TJH
ICAO Code VNKT RJBT
City Kathmandu Tajima
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 584 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.510000, 134.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tajima (TJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tajima Airport (TJH) in Tajima, Japan is 4,712 kilometers (2,928 miles / 2,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Kathmandu, it's 03:47 in Tajima. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,806 feet between the two airports. Tajima Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tajima (TJH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Tajima Airport (TJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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