KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,693 km
1,052 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
1,693 km
1,052 mi / 914 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM OAS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code KTM OAS
ICAO Code VNKT OASA
City Kathmandu Sharana
Country Nepal Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.130000, 68.840000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 1,693 kilometers (1,052 miles / 914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Kathmandu, it's 18:02 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,950 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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