KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,908 km
3,050 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
4,908 km
3,050 mi / 2,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VKO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code KTM VKO
ICAO Code VNKT UUWW
City Kathmandu Moscow
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,390 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 55.590000, 37.260000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 4,908 kilometers (3,050 miles / 2,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 20:07 in Kathmandu, it's 17:22 in Moscow.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,705 feet between the two airports. Vnukovo International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Moscow (VKO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 109° (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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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