KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
11,570 km
7,189 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,570 km
7,189 mi / 6,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KOA KTM
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KOA KTM
ICAO Code PHKO VNKT
City Kailua/Kona Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 49 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,570 kilometers (7,189 miles / 6,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 08:33 in Kailua/Kona, it's 00:18 in Kathmandu. With a 15.75-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 4,341 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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