KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,758 km
2,957 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
4,758 km
2,957 mi / 2,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UKB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code KTM UKB
ICAO Code VNKT RJBE
City Kathmandu Kobe
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.630000, 135.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 4,758 kilometers (2,957 miles / 2,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 00:43 in Kathmandu, it's 03:58 in Kobe. 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 4,368 feet between the two airports. Kobe Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 275° (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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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