KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,253 km
3,264 miles
OKD
Sapporo
Japan
Distance
5,253 km
3,264 mi / 2,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
56°
northeast

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KTM OKD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Okadama Airport
IATA Code KTM OKD
ICAO Code VNKT RJCO
City Kathmandu Sapporo
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.120000, 141.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sapporo (OKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Okadama Airport (OKD) in Sapporo, Japan is 5,253 kilometers (3,264 miles / 2,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Kathmandu, it's 16:31 in Sapporo. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,365 feet between the two airports. Okadama Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sapporo (OKD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Okadama Airport (OKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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