KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,282 km
3,903 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
6,282 km
3,903 mi / 3,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SMS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code KTM SMS
ICAO Code VNKT FMMS
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 6,282 kilometers (3,903 miles / 3,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Madagascar. 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 02:22 in Kathmandu, it's 23:37 in Sainte Marie Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,383 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 38° (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 Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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