KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,402 km
871 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
1,402 km
871 mi / 757 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TLB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code KTM TLB
ICAO Code VNKT OPTA
City Kathmandu Tarbela
Country Nepal Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.990000, 72.610000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 1,402 kilometers (871 miles / 757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Kathmandu, it's 18:24 in Tarbela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,276 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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