KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,824 km
4,241 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,824 km
4,241 mi / 3,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM ZRH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KTM ZRH
ICAO Code VNKT LSZH
City Kathmandu Zurich
Country Nepal Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,824 kilometers (4,241 miles / 3,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Kathmandu, it's 23:52 in Zurich. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,974 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 79° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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