KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,666 km
3,521 miles
SBZ
Sibiu
Romania
Distance
5,666 km
3,521 mi / 3,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SBZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sibiu International Airport
IATA Code KTM SBZ
ICAO Code VNKT LRSB
City Kathmandu Sibiu
Country Nepal Romania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 45.790000, 24.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sibiu (SBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) in Sibiu, Romania is 5,666 kilometers (3,521 miles / 3,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Kathmandu, it's 19:46 in Sibiu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,894 feet between the two airports. Sibiu International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sibiu (SBZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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