KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,271 km
5,139 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
8,271 km
5,139 mi / 4,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
242°
west southwest

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KTM SXG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code KTM SXG
ICAO Code VNKT FLSN
City Kathmandu Senanga
Country Nepal Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 8,271 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Zambia. 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 16:45 in Kathmandu, it's 13:00 in Senanga. 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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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