KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,493 km
5,277 miles
KWT
Kwethluk
United States
Distance
8,493 km
5,277 mi / 4,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
27°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM KWT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kwethluk Airport
IATA Code KTM KWT
ICAO Code VNKT PFKW
City Kathmandu Kwethluk
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 60.790000, -161.440000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kwethluk (KWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kwethluk Airport (KWT) in Kwethluk, United States is 8,493 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United States. 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 19:42 in Kathmandu, it's 05:57 in Kwethluk. 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 4,365 feet between the two airports. Kwethluk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kwethluk (KWT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kwethluk Airport (KWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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