KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,220 km
3,243 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
5,220 km
3,243 mi / 2,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SYS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code KTM SYS
ICAO Code VNKT UERS
City Kathmandu Saskylakh
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 71.930000, 114.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 5,220 kilometers (3,243 miles / 2,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Kathmandu, it's 23:00 in Saskylakh. 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Saskylakh Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Saskylakh (SYS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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