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KDH to KTM: distance & flight time
Kandahar (Kandahar Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
1,200 mi
1,931 km · 1,042 nm
3h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,200 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 4m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KDH — Kandahar Airport · Kandahar, Afghanistan
- 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 KDH
- TII · Tarin Kowt Airport76 mi away
- BST · Bost Airport87 mi away
- OAZ · Camp Bastion Airport99 mi away
- UET · Quetta International Airport108 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 KDH from KTM?
The flight distance from Kandahar (KDH) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1,200 miles (1,931 km, 1,042 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KDH to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 4m 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 KDH to KTM?
Nonstop service on KDH–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 3h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kandahar and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 1.3 hours ahead of Kandahar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KDH to KTM?
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Why are some KDH to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KDH–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.