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KTU to KTM: distance & flight time
Kota (Kota Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
614 mi
988 km · 534 nm
1h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+0.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
614 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 48m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTU — Kota Airport · Kota, India
- 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 KTU
- GUX · Guna Airport100 mi away
- JAI · Jaipur International Airport115 mi away
- KQH · Kishangarh Airport118 mi away
- UDR · Maharana Pratap Airport128 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 KTU from KTM?
The flight distance from Kota (KTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 614 miles (988 km, 534 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTU to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 48m 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 KTU to KTM?
Nonstop service on KTU–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 1h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kota and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 0.3 hours ahead of Kota.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTU to KTM?
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Why are some KTU to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KTU–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.