EMK
Emmonak
United States
8,240 km
5,120 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,240 km
5,120 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EMK KTM
Airport Name Emmonak Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EMK KTM
ICAO Code PAEM VNKT
City Emmonak Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 62.790000, -164.490000 27.700000, 85.360000

Emmonak (EMK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emmonak Airport (EMK) in Emmonak, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,240 kilometers (5,120 miles / 4,449 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 19:42 in Emmonak, it's 10:27 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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Emmonak Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Emmonak (EMK) follows a heading of 27° (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 Emmonak Airport (EMK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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