KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,291 km
5,773 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
9,291 km
5,773 mi / 5,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KTM SMW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code KTM SMW
ICAO Code VNKT GMMA
City Kathmandu Smara
Country Nepal EH
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 4,390 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 26.730000, -11.680000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 9,291 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Kathmandu, it's 19:13 in Smara. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,040 feet between the two airports. Smara Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Smara (SMW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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