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KTM to JHB: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → Johor Bahru (Senai International Airport)
2,169 mi
3,491 km · 1,885 nm
4h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,169 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 43m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
- JHB — Senai International Airport · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Near JHB
- SIN · Singapore Changi Airport30 mi away
- TGA · Tengah Air Base18 mi away
- XSP · Seletar Airport21 mi away
- QPG · Paya Lebar Air Base26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTM from JHB?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Johor Bahru (JHB) is 2,169 miles (3,491 km, 1,885 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to JHB?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru is 2.3 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to JHB?
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