Distance From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, SAW - KTM Distance

The distance from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 3269 miles or 5261 kilometers or 2839 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pendik, Istanbul and Kathmandu takes around 7 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 7 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SAW - KTM

Kilometers		5261 km
Statute Miles		3269 miles
Nautical Miles		2839 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 30 minutes

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - SAW to KTM Flight Path

Location of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pendik, Istanbul to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAW - KTM

Time difference between Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 2 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 2 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Pendik, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-01, 17:08:09 +03
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-05-01, 19:53:09 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal