KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,017 km
3,117 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
5,017 km
3,117 mi / 2,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KTM SDS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code KTM SDS
ICAO Code VNKT RJSD
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.060000, 138.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 5,017 kilometers (3,117 miles / 2,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Kathmandu, it's 20:50 in Sado Airport. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,302 feet between the two airports. Sado Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sado Airport (SDS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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