KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,087 km
3,161 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
5,087 km
3,161 mi / 2,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SHC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code KTM SHC
ICAO Code VNKT HASR
City Kathmandu Shire
Country Nepal Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.080000, 38.270000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 5,087 kilometers (3,161 miles / 2,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Kathmandu, it's 16:32 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,817 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 65° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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