KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,854 km
3,016 miles
TLY
Plastun
Russia
Distance
4,854 km
3,016 mi / 2,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
53°
northeast

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KTM TLY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Plastun Airport
IATA Code KTM TLY
ICAO Code VNKT UHWP
City Kathmandu Plastun
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.810000, 136.290000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Plastun (TLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Plastun Airport (TLY) in Plastun, Russia is 4,854 kilometers (3,016 miles / 2,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Kathmandu, it's 02:42 in Plastun. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Plastun Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Plastun (TLY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 265° (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 Plastun Airport (TLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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