KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
746 km
464 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
746 km
464 mi / 403 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
118°
east southeast

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KTM ZHM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code KTM ZHM
ICAO Code VNKT VGSH
City Kathmandu Shamshernagar
Country Nepal Bangladesh
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 4,390 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.420000, 91.880000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 746 kilometers (464 miles / 403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Bangladesh. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Kathmandu, it's 08:00 in Shamshernagar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,334 feet between the two airports. Shamshernagar Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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