Distance From Springbok Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, SBU - KTM Distance

The distance from Springbok Airport (SBU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 5961 miles or 9592 kilometers or 5176 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 Springbok ( South Africa ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Springbok and Kathmandu takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Springbok Airport, Springbok, South Africa to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 13 hours 42 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 • SBU - KTM

Kilometers		9592 km
Statute Miles		5961 miles
Nautical Miles		5176 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Springbok Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - SBU to KTM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Springbok, South Africa and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Springbok, South Africa and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBU - KTM

Time difference between Springbok (South Africa) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 3 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 3 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Springbok.

Location	Local Time
Springbok (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 17:45:53 SAST
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-16, 21:30:53 +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

Springbok Airport (SBU / FASB) Springbok, South Africa

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal