KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,442 km
2,760 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
4,442 km
2,760 mi / 2,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SAH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code KTM SAH
ICAO Code VNKT OYSN
City Kathmandu Sana'a
Country Nepal Yemen
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Aden
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 15.480000, 44.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 4,442 kilometers (2,760 miles / 2,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Kathmandu, it's 13:24 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,826 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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