AQY
Girdwood
United States
9,004 km
5,595 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,004 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AQY KTM
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AQY KTM
ICAO Code KAQY VNKT
City Girdwood Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 164 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 27.700000, 85.360000

Girdwood (AQY) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,004 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Girdwood, it's 20:21 in Kathmandu. With a 14.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,226 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Girdwood Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Girdwood Airport (AQY) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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