KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,563 km
1,593 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
2,563 km
1,593 mi / 1,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM XBJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code KTM XBJ
ICAO Code VNKT OIMB
City Kathmandu Birjand
Country Nepal Iran
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.900000, 59.270000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 2,563 kilometers (1,593 miles / 1,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:39 in Kathmandu, it's 14:24 in Birjand.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 96° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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