KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,184 km
2,600 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
4,184 km
2,600 mi / 2,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YJS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code KTM YJS
ICAO Code VNKT ZKSE
City Kathmandu Samjiyon
Country Nepal KP
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.910000, 128.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 4,184 kilometers (2,600 miles / 2,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Kathmandu, it's 20:26 in Samjiyon. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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