KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,529 km
4,057 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
6,529 km
4,057 mi / 3,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
141°
southeast

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KTM SGP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code KTM SGP
ICAO Code VNKT YSHG
City Kathmandu Shay Gap
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,390 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 6,529 kilometers (4,057 miles / 3,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Kathmandu, it's 02:56 in Shay Gap.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,770 feet between the two airports. Shay Gap Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 324° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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