GCD
Electric City
United States
11,259 km
6,996 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,259 km
6,996 mi / 6,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GCD KTM
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GCD KTM
ICAO Code K3W7 VNKT
City Electric City Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,593 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 27.700000, 85.360000

Electric City (GCD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,259 kilometers (6,996 miles / 6,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 15:20 in Electric City, it's 05:05 in Kathmandu. With a 13.75-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 2,797 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 16° (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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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