KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
886 km
551 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
886 km
551 mi / 479 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KTM SLV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code KTM SLV
ICAO Code VNKT VISM
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.080000, 77.070000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 886 kilometers (551 miles / 479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Kathmandu, it's 04:16 in Shimla Airport.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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