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Beirut → Kathmandu Flight Time, Arrival &

A direct flight from Beirut (BEY) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 4,768 km (≈ 2,963 mi) and takes roughly 6h 12m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2.75 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteBEY → KTM
Distance4,768 km · 2,963 mi
Estimated flight time6h 12m
Time differenceUTC+2.75

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BEYBeirut-Rafic Hariri International AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
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Estimated flight time
6h 12m

Fastest one-stop via Kuwait City (KWI): 8h 28m incl. 90-min connection

Route
4,768 kmBEYBeirutKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
6h 12m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
4,768 km
2,963 mi
Time difference from Beirut
+2.75h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 2.75h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 2.75h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Beirut → 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
18:57 · same day
10:00 → 18:57
local time: UTC+2.8

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0014:57
09:0017:57
12:0020:57
15:0023:57
18:0002:57 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0007:57 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 BEY · 18:57 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
93%
day/night across the flight
10:00 BEY18:57 KTM
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
15:25
Seat pick: to watch the sunset — right of the aircraftto 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 (BEY)destination clock (KTM)Qibla
Dhuhr11:3214:17right of the aircraft
Asr13:3716:22behind you
Maghrib15:2518:10behind 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)4,790 km+1%8h 19m5h 16m + 1h 33m
Kuwait City (KWI)4,931 km+3%8h 28m2h 6m + 4h 52m
Amman (AMM)4,987 km+5%8h 32m0h 52m + 6h 10m

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
520 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈25 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 accommodation06:46
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (BEY)10:00
  4. Lands (KTM)18:57
  5. Destination city centre19:48

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 Beirut–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 Beirut time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
4,768 km
2,963 mi
Estimated block time
6h 12m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2.75
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
93% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
520 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 BEY (Beirut) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 12m over 4,768 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Beirut (UTC+2) vs Kathmandu (UTC+5.75).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Beirut to Kathmandu?

About 6h 12m — an estimate for 4,768 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Beirut–Kathmandu flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Beirut to Kathmandu)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Kathmandu to Beirut?

About the same 6h 12m (4,768 km), across a 3.75-hour time change.

How is the Beirut–Kathmandu flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

If I depart Beirut at 10:00, when do I land in Kathmandu?

A 6h 12m flight across a 3.75-hour time change lands around 19:57 Kathmandu local — the calculator below works it for any departure time.

What's the distance between Beirut and Kathmandu?

Roughly 4,768 km (2,963 mi) great-circle between Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.