FBK
Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright
United States
8,763 km
5,445 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,763 km
5,445 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FBK KTM
Airport Name Ladd Army Air Field Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FBK KTM
ICAO Code PAFB VNKT
City Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 449 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 64.840000, -147.610000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,763 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,732 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 17:23 in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, it's 08:08 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 3,941 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ladd Army Air Field.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) 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 Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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