KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,542 km
5,308 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
8,542 km
5,308 mi / 4,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SWX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code KTM SWX
ICAO Code VNKT FBSW
City Kathmandu Shakawe
Country Nepal Botswana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 8,542 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Botswana. 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 07:16 in Kathmandu, it's 03:31 in Shakawe. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,011 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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