KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,974 km
1,848 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
2,974 km
1,848 mi / 1,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM SHJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code KTM SHJ
ICAO Code VNKT OMSJ
City Kathmandu Sharjah
Country Nepal United Arab Emirates
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Dubai
Elevation 4,390 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.330000, 55.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 2,974 kilometers (1,848 miles / 1,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 United Arab Emirates. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:54 in Kathmandu, it's 07:09 in Sharjah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,279 feet between the two airports. Sharjah International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 78° (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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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