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KTM to KAG: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18))
2,602 mi
4,187 km · 2,261 nm
5h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,602 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 34m 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
- KAG — Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Kangnung, 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 KAG
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport26 mi away
- WJU · Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)58 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase84 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTM from KAG?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kangnung (KAG) is 2,602 miles (4,187 km, 2,261 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to KAG?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 34m 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 Kangnung?
Kangnung is 3.3 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to KAG?
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