FAI
Fairbanks
United States
8,756 km
5,441 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,756 km
5,441 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FAI KTM
Airport Name Fairbanks International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FAI KTM
ICAO Code PAFA VNKT
City Fairbanks Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 439 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 64.820000, -147.860000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fairbanks (FAI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,756 kilometers (5,441 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 22:23 in Fairbanks, it's 13:08 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 3,951 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fairbanks International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fairbanks (FAI) follows a heading of 20° (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 Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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