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KTM to SYX: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport)
1,658 mi
2,668 km · 1,441 nm
3h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,658 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 43m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- SYX — Sanya Phoenix International Airport · Sanya, China
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 SYX
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport89 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTM from SYX?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Sanya (SYX) is 1,658 miles (2,668 km, 1,441 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to SYX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 Sanya?
Sanya is 2.3 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to SYX?
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