KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,794 km
1,115 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
1,794 km
1,115 mi / 969 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TQN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code KTM TQN
ICAO Code VNKT OATQ
City Kathmandu Taloqan
Country Nepal Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.770000, 69.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 1,794 kilometers (1,115 miles / 969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Kathmandu, it's 16:55 in Taloqan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,784 feet between the two airports. Talolqan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Taloqan (TQN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 120° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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