KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,811 km
5,475 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
8,811 km
5,475 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
86°
east

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Airport Comparison

KTM KWA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code KTM KWA
ICAO Code VNKT PKWA
City Kathmandu Kwajalein
Country Nepal Marshall Islands
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 4,390 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 8.720000, 167.730000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 8,811 kilometers (5,475 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Kathmandu, it's 07:54 in Kwajalein. With a 6.25-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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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