KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,646 km
1,644 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
2,646 km
1,644 mi / 1,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
155°
south southeast

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KTM SBG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code KTM SBG
ICAO Code VNKT WITN
City Kathmandu Sabang-We Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 4,390 ft 393 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.870000, 95.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 2,646 kilometers (1,644 miles / 1,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Kathmandu, it's 20:42 in Sabang-We Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,997 feet between the two airports. Maimun Saleh Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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