BGQ
Big Lake
United States
8,935 km
5,552 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,935 km
5,552 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGQ KTM
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BGQ KTM
ICAO Code PAGQ VNKT
City Big Lake Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 162 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 27.700000, 85.360000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,935 kilometers (5,552 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 19:31 in Big Lake, it's 10:16 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 4,228 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Big Lake Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 23° (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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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