KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,133 km
3,189 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
5,133 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
61°
east northeast

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KTM SYO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code KTM SYO
ICAO Code VNKT RJSY
City Kathmandu Shonai
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 86 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.810000, 139.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 5,133 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:44 in Kathmandu, it's 01:59 in Shonai. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,304 feet between the two airports. Shonai Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shonai (SYO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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