Distance From Kiunga Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, KIU - KTM Distance

The distance from Kiunga Airport (KIU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 3552 miles or 5716 kilometers or 3085 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 Kiunga ( Kenya ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kiunga and Kathmandu takes around 8 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kiunga Airport, Kiunga, Kenya to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 8 hours 9 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 • KIU - KTM

Kilometers		5716 km
Statute Miles		3552 miles
Nautical Miles		3085 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 9 minutes

Kiunga Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - KIU to KTM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kiunga, Kenya and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Kiunga, Kenya and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIU - KTM

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

Location	Local Time
Kiunga (Kenya)	2026-07-28, 22:34:52 EAT
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-07-29, 01:19:52 +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

Kiunga Airport (KIU / ) Kiunga, Kenya

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal