Kathmandu to Biratnagar flight distance & time (KTM-BIR)
How far is Kathmandu from Biratnagar by plane? The great circle distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is 232 km / 125 nm, about 36m flight time, with an initial heading of 125° (SE).
| From | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, NP |
|---|---|
| To | Biratnagar Airport (BIR), Biratnagar, NP |
| Distance | 232 km · 125 nm · 144 mi |
| Initial heading | 125° (SE) |
Airlines on this route
- Air Togo (YT)
- PMTair (U4)
- Yeti Airways (YT)
Aircraft with enough range to fly KTM to BIR nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Curtiss JN-4 | 130 nm / 241 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 17 | 134 nm / 248 km |
| Mil Mi-10 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Mil Mi-4 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 24 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Stahlwerk Mark Rieseler R III/22 | 146 nm / 270 km |
| SPAD S.XIII | 149 nm / 276 km |
| IAI Israel Aircraft Industries Arava | 151 nm / 280 km |
| Dornier Do A Libelle | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Farman HF.20 | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Junkers J 9 / D.I | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Sopwith Baby | 162 nm / 300 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 900 Explorer | 164 nm / 304 km |
| Sopwith Pup | 167 nm / 309 km |
| PZL Swidnik SM-2 | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Kathmandu from Biratnagar?
- The great circle distance between Kathmandu and Biratnagar is 232 km (125 nm / 144 mi).
- How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar?
- A direct flight from KTM to BIR takes about 36m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.