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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Tribhuvan International Airport is an international airport serving Kathmandu (Bagmati Province), Nepal. Its IATA code is KTM and its ICAO code is VNKT. It has one runway, 3,350 m long.
- IATAKTM
- ICAOVNKT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KTM
- ICAO code
- VNKT
- City
- Kathmandu
- Region / province
- Bagmati Province
- Country / territory
- Nepal
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 27.6966° N, 85.3591° E
- Elevation
- 1,338 m (4,390 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,350 m (10,991 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,350 m10,991 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,682 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,188 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,909 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 292.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Tribhuvan International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kathmandu through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Nepal
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | 143 km |
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | BWA | 193 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Tribhuvan International Airport?
The IATA code of Tribhuvan International Airport is KTM and its ICAO code is VNKT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Tribhuvan International Airport located?
Tribhuvan International Airport is in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, at coordinates 27.6966° N, 85.3591° E and an elevation of 1,338 m (4,390 ft).
How far is Tribhuvan International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Tribhuvan International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,909 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,188 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,682 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Tribhuvan International Airport?
The longest runway at Tribhuvan International Airport is 3,350 m (10,991 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Tribhuvan International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.