KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,106 km
5,658 miles
ORT
Northway
United States
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM ORT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Northway Airport
IATA Code KTM ORT
ICAO Code VNKT PAOR
City Kathmandu Northway
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 62.960000, -141.930000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Northway (ORT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Northway Airport (ORT) in Northway, United States is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 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 17:45 in Kathmandu, it's 04:00 in Northway. 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 2,670 feet between the two airports. Northway Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Northway (ORT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 319° (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 Northway Airport (ORT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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