KTM to KUL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 3,273 km (2,034 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KUL to KTM).
How far is it from Kathmandu to Sepang?
The great-circle distance between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 3,273 km (2,034 mi, 1,767 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KTM to KUL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KUL is roughly southeast of KTM.
How is the KTM to KUL route written in code?
The pair is written KTM-KUL in IATA codes and VNKT-WMKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Tribhuvan International Airport is KTM (VNKT), Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK).
| KTM | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| ICAO code | VNKT | WMKK |
| Country | Nepal | Malaysia |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft | 69 ft |
| Rank by connections | #345 | #42 |
VNKT starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; WMKK starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KUL sits 4,321 ft (1,317 m) lower than KTM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KTM to KUL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7 | AirAsia X | XAX | Xanadu | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
| RA | Nepal Airlines | RNA | Royal Nepal | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kathmandu from Sepang?
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are 3,273 km (2,034 mi, 1,767 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KTM to KUL?
A typical nonstop flight between KTM and KUL takes about 4h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KUL from KTM?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) lies roughly southeast of Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Which airlines fly KTM to KUL?
3 airlines appear on the KTM-KUL route in the open dataset, including AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Nepal Airlines.
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