KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,009 km
8,705 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
14,009 km
8,705 mi / 7,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SLX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code KTM SLX
ICAO Code VNKT MBSY
City Kathmandu Salt Cay
Country Nepal TC
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 4,390 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 21.330000, -71.200000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 14,009 kilometers (8,705 miles / 7,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with TC. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:57 in Kathmandu, it's 01:12 in Salt Cay. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,387 feet between the two airports. Salt Cay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Cay (SLX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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