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Istanbul → Kathmandu Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 5,305 km (≈ 3,297 mi) and takes roughly 6h 49m 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.

RouteIST → KTM
Distance5,305 km · 3,297 mi
Estimated flight time6h 49m
Time differenceUTC+2.75

Istanbul → Kathmandu Flight Duration & Distance

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ISTIstanbul AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 49m
Route
5,305 kmISTIstanbulKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
5,305 km
3,297 mi
Time difference from Istanbul
+2.75h
Next steps
Istanbul → Riyadh (IST → RUH)Istanbul → Jeddah (IST → JED)Istanbul → Dammam (IST → DMM)
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Enter your Kathmandu trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Kathmandu-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between IST (Istanbul) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 49m over 5,305 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Istanbul (UTC+3) vs Kathmandu (UTC+5.75).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

About 6h 49m — an estimate for 5,305 km at 850 km/h.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Istanbul 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 Istanbul?

About the same 6h 49m (5,305 km), across a 2.75-hour time change.

How is the Istanbul–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.

What's the distance between Istanbul and Kathmandu?

Roughly 5,305 km (3,297 mi) great-circle between Istanbul Airport and Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Beirut (BEY) at 9h 29m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Beirut (BEY): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 9h 29m — longer than the nonstop.

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