KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,075 km
1,911 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
3,075 km
1,911 mi / 1,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SWY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code KTM SWY
ICAO Code VNKT WMBA
City Kathmandu Sitiawan
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,390 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.220000, 100.700000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 3,075 kilometers (1,911 miles / 1,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Kathmandu, it's 15:21 in Sitiawan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,365 feet between the two airports. Sitiawan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sitiawan (SWY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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