KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,022 km
2,499 miles
TQD
Al Habbaniyah
Iraq
Distance
4,022 km
2,499 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TQD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Al Taqaddum Air Base
IATA Code KTM TQD
ICAO Code VNKT ORAT
City Kathmandu Al Habbaniyah
Country Nepal Iraq
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 4,390 ft 275 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.340000, 43.600000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Al Habbaniyah (TQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq is 4,022 kilometers (2,499 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Kathmandu, it's 22:42 in Al Habbaniyah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,115 feet between the two airports. Al Taqaddum Air Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Al Habbaniyah (TQD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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