KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,259 km
2,646 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
4,259 km
2,646 mi / 2,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM TKN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code KTM TKN
ICAO Code VNKT RJKN
City Kathmandu Tokunoshima
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 27.840000, 128.880000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 4,259 kilometers (2,646 miles / 2,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 16:08 in Kathmandu, it's 19:23 in Tokunoshima. 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 4,373 feet between the two airports. Tokunoshima Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tokunoshima (TKN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 280° (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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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