KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,236 km
3,253 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
5,236 km
3,253 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
62°
east northeast

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KTM SDJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code KTM SDJ
ICAO Code VNKT RJSS
City Kathmandu Sendai
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.140000, 140.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 5,236 kilometers (3,253 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 02:30 in Kathmandu, it's 05:45 in Sendai. 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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Sendai Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sendai (SDJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 274° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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