ECG
Elizabeth City
United States
12,645 km
7,857 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,645 km
7,857 mi / 6,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ECG KTM
Airport Name Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ECG KTM
ICAO Code KECG VNKT
City Elizabeth City Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 11 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 36.260000, -76.170000 27.700000, 85.360000

Elizabeth City (ECG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport (ECG) in Elizabeth City, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,645 kilometers (7,857 miles / 6,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 04:21 in Elizabeth City, it's 15:06 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-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 4,379 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Elizabeth City (ECG) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport (ECG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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