KQA
Akutan
United States
8,676 km
5,391 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,676 km
5,391 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Nome
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KQA KTM
Airport Name Akutan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KQA KTM
ICAO Code PAUT VNKT
City Akutan Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 129 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 27.700000, 85.360000

Akutan (KQA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,676 kilometers (5,391 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 22:10 in Akutan, it's 12:55 in Kathmandu. With a 14.75-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 4,261 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Akutan Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 34° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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