KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,360 km
5,194 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
8,360 km
5,194 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SVT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code KTM SVT
ICAO Code VNKT FBSV
City Kathmandu Savuti
Country Nepal Botswana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 8,360 kilometers (5,194 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Kathmandu, it's 01:56 in Savuti. 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 1,240 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 53° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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