Distance From Riffa Air Base to Tribhuvan International Airport

The distance from Riffa Air Base () to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 2139 miles or 3442 kilometers or 1858 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 Riffa ( Bahrain ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riffa and Kathmandu takes around 4 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riffa Air Base, Riffa, Bahrain to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 4 hours 55 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 • - KTM

Kilometers		3442 km
Statute Miles		2139 miles
Nautical Miles		1858 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 55 minutes

Riffa Air Base to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - to KTM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riffa, Bahrain and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Riffa, Bahrain and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KTM

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

Location	Local Time
Riffa (Bahrain)	2026-09-15, 16:41:24 +03
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-09-15, 19:26:24 +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

Riffa Air Base ( / ) Riffa, Bahrain

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal