KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,000 km
2,486 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
4,000 km
2,486 mi / 2,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
130°
southeast

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KTM SBW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code KTM SBW
ICAO Code VNKT WBGS
City Kathmandu Sibu
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuching
Elevation 4,390 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 2.260000, 111.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 4,000 kilometers (2,486 miles / 2,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Kathmandu, it's 07:19 in Sibu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,268 feet between the two airports. Sibu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sibu (SBW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 318° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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