KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,014 km
5,601 miles
PGM
Port Graham
United States
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PGM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Port Graham Airport
IATA Code KTM PGM
ICAO Code VNKT KPGM
City Kathmandu Port Graham
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 59.350000, -151.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Port Graham (PGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Port Graham Airport (PGM) in Port Graham, United States is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 15:47 in Kathmandu, it's 01:02 in Port Graham. 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 4,297 feet between the two airports. Port Graham Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Port Graham (PGM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 311° (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 Port Graham Airport (PGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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