KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,361 km
2,710 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
4,361 km
2,710 mi / 2,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
119°
east southeast

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KTM SXS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code KTM SXS
ICAO Code VNKT WBKH
City Kathmandu Sahabat
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuching
Elevation 4,390 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.090000, 119.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 4,361 kilometers (2,710 miles / 2,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Kathmandu, it's 00:45 in Sahabat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,350 feet between the two airports. Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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