KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,540 km
4,064 miles
NSY
Sigonella Airport
Italy
Distance
6,540 km
4,064 mi / 3,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NSY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sigonella Airport
IATA Code KTM NSY
ICAO Code VNKT LICZ
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Italy
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,390 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.400000, 14.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sigonella Airport (NSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sigonella Airport (NSY) in Sigonella Airport, Italy is 6,540 kilometers (4,064 miles / 3,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Kathmandu, it's 00:34 in Sigonella Airport. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,311 feet between the two airports. Sigonella Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sigonella Airport (NSY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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