KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,862 km
3,642 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
5,862 km
3,642 mi / 3,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
336°
north northwest

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KTM SOT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code KTM SOT
ICAO Code VNKT EFSO
City Kathmandu Sodankyla
Country Nepal Finland
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,390 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 67.390000, 26.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 5,862 kilometers (3,642 miles / 3,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Finland. 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 14:33 in Kathmandu, it's 10:48 in Sodankyla. 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 3,788 feet between the two airports. Sodankyla Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 108° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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