KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,853 km
2,394 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,853 km
2,394 mi / 2,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM XXN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code KTM XXN
ICAO Code VNKT OERY
City Kathmandu Riyadh
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.710000, 46.730000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,853 kilometers (2,394 miles / 2,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Kathmandu, it's 15:49 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,308 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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