KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,154 km
1,338 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
2,154 km
1,338 mi / 1,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SKD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code KTM SKD
ICAO Code VNKT UTSS
City Kathmandu Samarkand
Country Nepal Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 39.700000, 66.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 2,154 kilometers (1,338 miles / 1,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Kathmandu, it's 23:47 in Samarkand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,166 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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