KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,731 km
7,290 miles
PLY
Plymouth
United States
Distance
11,731 km
7,290 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
343°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM PLY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Plymouth Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM PLY
ICAO Code VNKT K1P1
City Kathmandu Plymouth
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 506 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.780000, -71.750000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Plymouth (PLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) in Plymouth, United States is 11,731 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 02:55 in Kathmandu, it's 17:10 in Plymouth. With a 9.75-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 3,884 feet between the two airports. Plymouth Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Plymouth (PLY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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