KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,788 km
3,596 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,788 km
3,596 mi / 3,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
132°
southeast

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KTM SAU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code KTM SAU
ICAO Code VNKT WRKS
City Kathmandu Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Makassar
Elevation 4,390 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 5,788 kilometers (3,596 miles / 3,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Kathmandu, it's 09:45 in Sawu-Sawu Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,860 feet between the two airports. Sawu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 318° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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