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Riyadh → Kathmandu Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 3,849 km (≈ 2,392 mi) and takes roughly 5h 7m 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.

RouteRUH → KTM
Distance3,849 km · 2,392 mi
Estimated flight time5h 7m
Time differenceUTC+2.75

Riyadh → Kathmandu Flight Duration & Distance

Inputs

RUHKing Khalid International AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
Estimated flight time
5h 7m
Route
3,849 kmRUHRiyadhKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
3,849 km
2,392 mi
Time difference from Riyadh
+2.75h
Next steps
Riyadh → Jeddah (RUH → JED)Riyadh → Dammam (RUH → DMM)Riyadh → Medina (RUH → MED)
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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 RUH (Riyadh) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 5h 7m over 3,849 km.

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    Step 3

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

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Kathmandu?

About 5h 7m — an estimate for 3,849 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Riyadh–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 — Riyadh 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 Riyadh?

About the same 5h 7m (3,849 km), across a 2.75-hour time change.

How is the Riyadh–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 Riyadh and Kathmandu?

Roughly 3,849 km (2,392 mi) great-circle between King Khalid International Airport and Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Kathmandu?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Doha (DOH) at 7h 12m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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