KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,664 km
3,519 miles
UKG
Ust-Kuyga
Russia
Distance
5,664 km
3,519 mi / 3,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UKG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ust-Kuyga Airport
IATA Code KTM UKG
ICAO Code VNKT UEBT
City Kathmandu Ust-Kuyga
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 70.010000, 135.650000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ust-Kuyga (UKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) in Ust-Kuyga, Russia is 5,664 kilometers (3,519 miles / 3,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 01:06 in Kathmandu, it's 05:21 in Ust-Kuyga. 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. Ust-Kuyga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Kuyga (UKG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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