KTM
Tribhuvan International Airport
Kathmandu · NepalICAO VNKT
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is an airport serving Kathmandu, Nepal, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 41' 47.8" N, 85° 21' 32.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,390 feet (1,338 meters) above sea level. With 32 direct destinations served by 29 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Katmandu (GMT+5:45).
Destinations
32
Airlines
29
Elevation ft
4,390/ 1,338m
Asia/Katmandu
GMT+5:45
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KTM
ICAO Code
VNKT
City
Kathmandu
Country
Nepal
Elevation
4,390 ft
Local Time
11:24 PM (GMT+5:45)
Coordinates
Latitude:27.6966°
Longitude:85.3591°
Popular Routes from KTM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL | Delhi, India | 507 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 208 kg | View |
| DAC | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 411 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 169 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 2,028 mi | 4h 30m | medium-haul | 509 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 1,384 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 347 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 2,091 mi | 4h 38m | medium-haul | 525 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 2,192 mi | 4h 49m | medium-haul | 550 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1,918 mi | 4h 18m | medium-haul | 481 kg | View |
| BDP | Chandragarhi, Nepal | 185 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 76 kg | View |
| BHR | Bharatpur, Nepal | 57 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 23 kg | View |
| BIR | Biratnagar, Nepal | 144 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 59 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KTM
29 active airlines serving Tribhuvan International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air China
CAChina
Air India Limited
AIIndia
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
BGBangladesh
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Druk Air
KBBhutan
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
IndiGo Airlines
6EIndia
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Nepal Airlines
RANepal
Oman Air
WYOman
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Nepal Airlines
RANepal
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Spicejet
SGIndia
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airways
4HBangladesh
Yeti Airways
YTNepal
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 Tribhuvan International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatpur Airport | BHR | Bharatpur | Nepal | 92 km |
| Janakpur Airport | JKR | Janakpur | Nepal | 123 km |
| Pokhara Airport | PKR | Pokhara | Nepal | 147 km |
| Gautam Buddha Airport | BWA | Bhairawa | Nepal | 193 km |
| Tumling Tar Airport | TMI | Tumling Tar | Nepal | 186 km |
| Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport | PAT | Patina | India | 235 km |
| Gorakhpur Airport | GOP | Gorakhpur | India | 217 km |
| Biratnagar Airport | BIR | Biratnagar | Nepal | 232 km |
Other Airports in Nepal
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 27° 41' 47.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 85° 21' 32.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 27.696600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 85.359100
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Katmandu
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:45
- Current Local Time
- 11:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,390 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,338 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport?
The IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport is KTM, and its ICAO code is VNKT. The airport is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
How many destinations can you fly to from KTM?
There are 32 direct destinations available from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
What airlines fly from KTM?
There are 29 airlines operating from KTM, including Air Arabia, Air China, Air India Limited, AirAsia X, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Tribhuvan International Airport in?
Tribhuvan International Airport is in the Asia/Katmandu timezone (GMT+5:45). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Tribhuvan International Airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,390 feet (1,338 meters) above sea level.
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