KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,599 km
4,100 miles
VDB
Leirin Airport
Norway
Distance
6,599 km
4,100 mi / 3,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VDB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Leirin Airport
IATA Code KTM VDB
ICAO Code VNKT ENFG
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Norway
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,697 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 61.020000, 9.290000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Leirin Airport (VDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Leirin Airport (VDB) in Leirin Airport, Norway is 6,599 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Norway. 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 21:55 in Kathmandu, it's 17:10 in Leirin Airport. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Leirin Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Leirin Airport (VDB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 87° (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 Leirin Airport (VDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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