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AJK to KTM: distance & flight time
Arak (Arak Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
2,140 mi
3,444 km · 1,860 nm
4h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,140 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 40m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AJK — Arak Airport · Arak, Iran
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AJK
- HDM · Hamadan Airport89 mi away
- KKS · Kashan Airport100 mi away
- KHD · Khoram Abad Airport102 mi away
- IKA · Imam Khomeini International Airport115 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AJK from KTM?
The flight distance from Arak (AJK) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2,140 miles (3,444 km, 1,860 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AJK to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AJK to KTM?
Nonstop service on AJK–KTM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Arak and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2.3 hours ahead of Arak.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AJK to KTM?
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Why are some AJK to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AJK–KTM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.