KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
717 km
445 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
717 km
445 mi / 387 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
114°
east southeast

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KTM ZYL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code KTM ZYL
ICAO Code VNKT VGSY
City Kathmandu Sylhet
Country Nepal Bangladesh
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 4,390 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.960000, 91.870000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 717 kilometers (445 miles / 387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Kathmandu, it's 13:22 in Sylhet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,340 feet between the two airports. Osmany International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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