KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,500 km
2,796 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
4,500 km
2,796 mi / 2,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM ZAM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code KTM ZAM
ICAO Code VNKT RPMZ
City Kathmandu Zamboanga City
Country Nepal Philippines
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,390 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 6.920000, 122.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 4,500 kilometers (2,796 miles / 2,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Kathmandu, it's 23:37 in Zamboanga City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,357 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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