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KTM to GMP: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → Seoul (Gimpo International Airport)
2,484 mi
3,997 km · 2,158 nm
5h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,484 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
- GMP — Gimpo International Airport · Seoul, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Near GMP
- ICN · Incheon International Airport20 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)19 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport25 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTM from GMP?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Seoul (GMP) is 2,484 miles (3,997 km, 2,158 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to GMP?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Seoul?
Seoul is 3.3 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to GMP?
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