KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,926 km
1,197 miles
SXV
Salem Airport
India
Distance
1,926 km
1,197 mi / 1,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
205°
south southwest

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KTM SXV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Salem Airport
IATA Code KTM SXV
ICAO Code VNKT VOSM
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,008 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.780000, 78.070000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Salem Airport (SXV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Salem Airport (SXV) in Salem Airport, India is 1,926 kilometers (1,197 miles / 1,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Kathmandu, it's 09:39 in Salem Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,382 feet between the two airports. Salem Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Salem Airport (SXV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Salem Airport (SXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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