KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,131 km
2,567 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
4,131 km
2,567 mi / 2,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YEC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code KTM YEC
ICAO Code VNKT RKTY
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.630000, 128.350000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 4,131 kilometers (2,567 miles / 2,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Kathmandu, it's 23:40 in Yecheon Airport. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,036 feet between the two airports. Yecheon Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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