KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,541 km
3,443 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
5,541 km
3,443 mi / 2,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SHB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code KTM SHB
ICAO Code VNKT RJCN
City Kathmandu Nakashibetsu
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 234 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.580000, 144.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 5,541 kilometers (3,443 miles / 2,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 04:32 in Kathmandu, it's 07:47 in Nakashibetsu. 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 4,156 feet between the two airports. Nakashibetsu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 272° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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