Nepalgunj Airport
Nepalgunj · NepalICAO VNNG
Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) is an airport serving Nepalgunj, Nepal, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 28° 6' 13.0" N, 81° 40' 1.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 540 feet (165 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Katmandu (GMT+5:45).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KEP
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTM | Kathmandu, Nepal | 228 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KEP
1 active airline serving Nepalgunj Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nepalgunj Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhangarhi Airport | DHI | Dhangarhi | Nepal | 128 km |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | Lucknow | India | 168 km |
| Gautam Buddha Airport | BWA | Bhairawa | Nepal | 185 km |
| Pokhara Airport | PKR | Pokhara | Nepal | 228 km |
| Allahabad Airport | IXD | Allahabad | India | 295 km |
| Kanpur Airport | KNU | Kanpur | India | 226 km |
| Gorakhpur Airport | GOP | Gorakhpur | India | 232 km |
| Bharatpur Airport | BHR | Bharatpur | Nepal | 276 km |
Other Airports in Nepal
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 28° 6' 13.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 81° 40' 1.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 28.103600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 81.667000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Katmandu
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:45
- Current Local Time
- 12:17 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 540 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 165 m
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