KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,376 km
2,719 miles
SKX
Saransk
Russia
Distance
4,376 km
2,719 mi / 2,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SKX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Saransk Airport
IATA Code KTM SKX
ICAO Code VNKT UWPS
City Kathmandu Saransk
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,390 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 54.130000, 45.210000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Saransk (SKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia is 4,376 kilometers (2,719 miles / 2,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Kathmandu, it's 02:14 in Saransk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,714 feet between the two airports. Saransk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Saransk (SKX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 116° (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 Saransk Airport (SKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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