KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,409 km
4,604 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
7,409 km
4,604 mi / 4,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SBR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code KTM SBR
ICAO Code VNKT YSII
City Kathmandu Saibai Island
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 7,409 kilometers (4,604 miles / 4,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:27 in Kathmandu, it's 21:42 in Saibai Island. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,375 feet between the two airports. Saibai Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Saibai Island (SBR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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