KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,223 km
7,595 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code KTM PAO
ICAO Code VNKT KPAO
City Kathmandu Palo Alto
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.460000, -122.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 11:42 in Kathmandu, it's 21:57 in Palo Alto. 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 4,383 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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