KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
694 km
431 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
694 km
431 mi / 375 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SHL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code KTM SHL
ICAO Code VNKT VEBI
City Kathmandu Shillong
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.700000, 91.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 694 kilometers (431 miles / 375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Kathmandu, it's 23:15 in Shillong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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