AWK
Wake Island
UM
8,198 km
5,094 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
294°
west northwest

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AWK KTM
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AWK KTM
ICAO Code PWAK VNKT
City Wake Island Kathmandu
Country UM Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 27.700000, 85.360000

Wake Island (AWK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Wake Island, it's 21:48 in Kathmandu. With a 6.25-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 4,367 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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