CIL
Council
United States
8,155 km
5,067 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,155 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Nome
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CIL KTM
Airport Name Council Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CIL KTM
ICAO Code KK29 VNKT
City Council Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 100 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 64.900000, -163.700000 27.700000, 85.360000

Council (CIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,155 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 09:53 in Council, it's 00:38 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 4,290 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Council Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Council (CIL) 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 Council Airport (CIL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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