KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,674 km
2,904 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
4,674 km
2,904 mi / 2,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
302°
west northwest

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KTM SSX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code KTM SSX
ICAO Code VNKT LTAQ
City Kathmandu Samsun
Country Nepal Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,390 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.280000, 36.310000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 4,674 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Kathmandu, it's 08:36 in Samsun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,869 feet between the two airports. Samsun Samair Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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