KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,000 km
4,349 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
7,000 km
4,349 mi / 3,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SUT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code KTM SUT
ICAO Code VNKT HTSU
City Kathmandu Sumbawanga
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 7,000 kilometers (4,349 miles / 3,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Tanzania. 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 04:51 in Kathmandu, it's 02:06 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,530 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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