KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,783 km
5,458 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
8,783 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PCA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code KTM PCA
ICAO Code VNKT PAOC
City Kathmandu Portage Creek
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 58.910000, -157.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 8,783 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 18:25 in Kathmandu, it's 03:40 in Portage Creek. With a 14.75-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 4,261 feet between the two airports. Portage Creek Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Portage Creek (PCA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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