KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,963 km
2,462 miles
SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
Distance
3,963 km
2,462 mi / 2,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
85°
east

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KTM SHI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shimojishima Airport
IATA Code KTM SHI
ICAO Code VNKT RORS
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.830000, 125.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan is 3,963 kilometers (2,462 miles / 2,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Kathmandu, it's 17:34 in Shimojishima Airport. 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 4,336 feet between the two airports. Shimojishima Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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