GCM
Georgetown
KY
14,598 km
9,071 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,598 km
9,071 mi / 7,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Cayman
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCM KTM
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GCM KTM
ICAO Code MWCR VNKT
City Georgetown Kathmandu
Country KY Nepal
Timezone America/Cayman Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 8 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 27.700000, 85.360000

Georgetown (GCM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,598 kilometers (9,071 miles / 7,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 KY 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 02:24 in Georgetown, it's 13:09 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 4,382 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Owen Roberts International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 343° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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