KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,781 km
2,971 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
4,781 km
2,971 mi / 2,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
69°
east northeast

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KTM SHM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code KTM SHM
ICAO Code VNKT RJBD
City Kathmandu Shirahama
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.660000, 135.360000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 4,781 kilometers (2,971 miles / 2,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 20:32 in Kathmandu, it's 23:47 in Shirahama. 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 4,092 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 276° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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