BKH
Kekaha,Kauai
United States
11,100 km
6,897 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,100 km
6,897 mi / 5,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKH KTM
Airport Name Barking Sands Pmrf Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BKH KTM
ICAO Code PHBK VNKT
City Kekaha,Kauai Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 22.020000, -159.790000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kekaha,Kauai (BKH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) in Kekaha,Kauai, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,100 kilometers (6,897 miles / 5,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 10:05 in Kekaha,Kauai, it's 01:50 in Kathmandu. With a 15.75-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 4,367 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Barking Sands Pmrf Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kekaha,Kauai (BKH) follows a heading of 59° (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 Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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