KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,146 km
8,169 miles
PLR
Pell City
United States
Distance
13,146 km
8,169 mi / 7,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PLR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport St Clair County Airport
IATA Code KTM PLR
ICAO Code VNKT KPLR
City Kathmandu Pell City
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.560000, -86.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pell City (PLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States is 13,146 kilometers (8,169 miles / 7,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 03:54 in Kathmandu, it's 16:09 in Pell City. 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 3,905 feet between the two airports. St Clair County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pell City (PLR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 8° (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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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