KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,696 km
1,054 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
1,696 km
1,054 mi / 916 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM SGA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code KTM SGA
ICAO Code VNKT OASN
City Kathmandu Sheghnan
Country Nepal Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.570000, 71.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 1,696 kilometers (1,054 miles / 916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Kathmandu, it's 03:00 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,310 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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