KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,192 km
3,847 miles
SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
Distance
6,192 km
3,847 mi / 3,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
310°
northwest

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KTM SOB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sarmellek International Airport
IATA Code KTM SOB
ICAO Code VNKT LHSM
City Kathmandu Sarmellek
Country Nepal Hungary
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Budapest
Elevation 4,390 ft 408 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.690000, 17.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sarmellek (SOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary is 6,192 kilometers (3,847 miles / 3,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Kathmandu, it's 18:05 in Sarmellek. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,982 feet between the two airports. Sarmellek International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sarmellek (SOB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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