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Abu Dhabi → Kathmandu Flight Time,

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 3,081 km (≈ 1,914 mi) and takes roughly 4h 12m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1.75 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → KTM
Distance3,081 km · 1,914 mi
Estimated flight time4h 12m
Time differenceUTC+1.75

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AUHZayed International AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
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Estimated flight time
4h 12m

Fastest one-stop via Dubai (DXB): 6h 19m incl. 90-min connection

Route
3,081 kmAUHAbu DhabiKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
4h 12m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
3,081 km
1,914 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
+1.75h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 1.75h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 1.75h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Abu Dhabi → Kathmandu Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
15:57 · same day
10:00 → 15:57
local time: UTC+1.8

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0011:57
09:0014:57
12:0017:57
15:0020:57
18:0023:57
23:0004:57 (+1d)late-night departurelands after midnight

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 AUH · 15:57 KTM

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 AUH15:57 KTM
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (AUH)destination clock (KTM)Qibla
Dhuhr11:2613:11behind you
Asr13:3815:23behind you

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
New Delhi (DEL)3,092 km+0%6h 19m3h 16m + 1h 33m
Dubai (DXB)3,107 km+1%6h 19m0h 43m + 4h 6m
Muscat (MCT)3,127 km+2%6h 21m1h 2m + 3h 49m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
336 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈16 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:15
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (AUH)10:00
  4. Lands (KTM)15:57
  5. Destination city centre16:48

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Kathmandu (KTM)

Distance to the city centre
4 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Abu Dhabi–Kathmandu route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-16 at 10:00 Abu Dhabi time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
3,081 km
1,914 mi
Estimated block time
4h 12m
Time-zone difference
UTC+1.75
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
336 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Kathmandu trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Kathmandu-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 12m over 3,081 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Kathmandu (UTC+5.75).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu?

About 4h 12m — an estimate for 3,081 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu?

Roughly 3,081 km (1,914 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Dubai (DXB) at 6h 19m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu?

Via Dubai (DXB): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 6h 19m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu, and how does it affect arrival?

Kathmandu is 1.75 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 15:57 local time in Kathmandu.

Which airport does the calculation use in Kathmandu?

We compute to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Zayed International Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Kathmandu?

Yes, but it's issued on arrival (about $30).