KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
353 km
219 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
353 km
219 mi / 190 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VNS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code KTM VNS
ICAO Code VNKT VEBN
City Kathmandu Varanasi
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.450000, 82.860000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 353 kilometers (219 miles / 190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Kathmandu, it's 02:32 in Varanasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,120 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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