KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,905 km
8,019 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
12,905 km
8,019 mi / 6,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PJB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code KTM PJB
ICAO Code VNKT KPAN
City Kathmandu Payson
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.260000, -111.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 12,905 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 11:02 in Kathmandu, it's 22:17 in Payson. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Payson (PJB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 344° (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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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