KKU
Ekuk
United States
8,750 km
5,437 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,750 km
5,437 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KKU KTM
Airport Name Ekuk Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KKU KTM
ICAO Code KKKU VNKT
City Ekuk Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 58.810000, -158.560000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ekuk (KKU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ekuk Airport (KKU) in Ekuk, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,750 kilometers (5,437 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 04:53 in Ekuk, it's 18:38 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 4,360 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ekuk Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ekuk (KKU) follows a heading of 28° (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 Ekuk Airport (KKU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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