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Airport Reference

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Kathmandu, Nepal

IATA CodeKTM
ICAO CodeVNKT
CityKathmandu
CountryNepal
Time ZoneAsia/Kathmandu
Coordinates27.6966, 85.3591

How KTM Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, KTM shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Kathmandu might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRKTM HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (KTM) tell you the flight is arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)7,359 km / 4,573 mi≈ 8.7h nonstop
JFK (New York)12,117 km / 7,529 mi≈ 14.3h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)2,990 km / 1,858 mi≈ 3.5h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)3,537 km / 2,198 mi≈ 4.2h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)9,744 km / 6,054 mi≈ 11.5h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kathmandu?

The main IATA airport code for Kathmandu is KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport.

What time zone is Tribhuvan International Airport in?

Tribhuvan International Airport operates on Asia/Kathmandu time.

How does KTM appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, KTM appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...KTM... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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