KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,488 km
8,381 miles
PCU
Poplarville
United States
Distance
13,488 km
8,381 mi / 7,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PCU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport
IATA Code KTM PCU
ICAO Code VNKT KM13
City Kathmandu Poplarville
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 319 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.790000, -89.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Poplarville (PCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport (PCU) in Poplarville, United States is 13,488 kilometers (8,381 miles / 7,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 18:37 in Kathmandu, it's 06:52 in Poplarville. With a 11.75-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 4,071 feet between the two airports. Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Poplarville (PCU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport (PCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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