KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,493 km
3,413 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
5,493 km
3,413 mi / 2,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KTM SMI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code KTM SMI
ICAO Code VNKT LGSM
City Kathmandu Samos Island
Country Nepal Greece
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Athens
Elevation 4,390 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.690000, 26.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 5,493 kilometers (3,413 miles / 2,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Greece. 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 17:48 in Kathmandu, it's 14:03 in Samos Island. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,371 feet between the two airports. Samos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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