KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
9,216 km
5,727 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,216 km
5,727 mi / 4,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGZ KTM
Airport Name Glacier Creek Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KGZ KTM
ICAO Code KKGZ VNKT
City Glacier Creek Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,380 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 61.460000, -142.380000 27.700000, 85.360000

Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,216 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 18:27 in Glacier Creek, it's 08:12 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 2,010 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Glacier Creek Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) follows a heading of 21° (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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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