KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,177 km
4,460 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
7,177 km
4,460 mi / 3,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
327°
north northwest

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KTM SCS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code KTM SCS
ICAO Code VNKT EGPM
City Kathmandu Shetland Islands
Country Nepal United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/London
Elevation 4,390 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 60.430000, -1.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 7,177 kilometers (4,460 miles / 3,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 15:46 in Kathmandu, it's 10:01 in Shetland Islands. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,309 feet between the two airports. Scatsta Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 78° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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