KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,972 km
3,090 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
4,972 km
3,090 mi / 2,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM SSH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code KTM SSH
ICAO Code VNKT HESH
City Kathmandu Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Nepal Egypt
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,390 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 27.980000, 34.400000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 4,972 kilometers (3,090 miles / 2,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Egypt. 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 14:30 in Kathmandu, it's 11:45 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,247 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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