JSH
Crete Island
Greece
5,601 km
3,480 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,601 km
3,480 mi / 3,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Athens
Heading
81°
east

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JSH KTM
Airport Name Sitia Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JSH KTM
ICAO Code LGST VNKT
City Crete Island Kathmandu
Country Greece Nepal
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 376 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 27.700000, 85.360000

Crete Island (JSH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,601 kilometers (3,480 miles / 3,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Crete Island, it's 13:19 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,014 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Sitia Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sitia Airport (JSH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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