Distance From Elista Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, ESL - KTM Distance

The distance from Elista Airport (ESL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 2566 miles or 4129 kilometers or 2228 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Elista ( Russia ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elista and Kathmandu takes around 5 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elista Airport, Elista, Russia to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 5 hours 53 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ESL - KTM

Kilometers		4129 km
Statute Miles		2566 miles
Nautical Miles		2228 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 53 minutes

Elista Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - ESL to KTM Flight Path

Location of Elista Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elista to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elista, Russia and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Elista, Russia and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESL - KTM

Time difference between Elista (Russia) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 2 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 2 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Elista.

Location	Local Time
Elista (Russia)	2025-12-16, 09:36:28 MSK
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-16, 12:21:28 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Elista Airport (ESL / URWI) Elista, Russia

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal