Distance From Salem Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, SXV - KTM Distance

The distance from Salem Airport (SXV) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 1197 miles or 1926 kilometers or 1040 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 Salem ( India ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salem and Kathmandu takes around 2 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salem Airport, Salem, India to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 2 hours 45 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 • SXV - KTM

Kilometers		1926 km
Statute Miles		1197 miles
Nautical Miles		1040 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 45 minutes

Salem Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - SXV to KTM Flight Path

Location of Salem Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Salem to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Salem, India and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Salem, India and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXV - KTM

Time difference between Salem (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 0 Hours 15 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 0 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Salem.

Location	Local Time
Salem (India)	2026-10-28, 12:14:05 IST
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-10-28, 12:29:05 +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

Salem Airport (SXV / VOSM) Salem, India

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal