KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,551 km
5,314 miles
KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
Distance
8,551 km
5,314 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM KUS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kulusuk Airport
IATA Code KTM KUS
ICAO Code VNKT BGKK
City Kathmandu Kulusuk
Country Nepal Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nuuk
Elevation 4,390 ft 117 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 65.570000, -37.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kulusuk (KUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland is 8,551 kilometers (5,314 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Nepal with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Kathmandu, it's 22:25 in Kulusuk. With a 7.75-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 4,273 feet between the two airports. Kulusuk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kulusuk (KUS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Kulusuk Airport (KUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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