KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,550 km
4,070 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
6,550 km
4,070 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SHY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code KTM SHY
ICAO Code VNKT HTSY
City Kathmandu Shinyanga
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 6,550 kilometers (4,070 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:39 in Kathmandu, it's 13:54 in Shinyanga.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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