KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,957 km
9,915 miles
PSY
Stanley
FK
Distance
15,957 km
9,915 mi / 8,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
219°
southwest

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KTM PSY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Stanley Airport
IATA Code KTM PSY
ICAO Code VNKT SFAL
City Kathmandu Stanley
Country Nepal FK
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Atlantic/Stanley
Elevation 4,390 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -51.690000, -57.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Stanley (PSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Stanley Airport (PSY) in Stanley, FK is 15,957 kilometers (9,915 miles / 8,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 FK. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Kathmandu, it's 07:56 in Stanley. With a 8.75-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 4,315 feet between the two airports. Stanley Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Stanley (PSY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Stanley Airport (PSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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