KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,069 km
2,528 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,069 km
2,528 mi / 2,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SHW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code KTM SHW
ICAO Code VNKT OESH
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.470000, 47.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,069 kilometers (2,528 miles / 2,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Kathmandu, it's 21:10 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,027 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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