KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,329 km
7,039 miles
SKA
Spokane
United States
Distance
11,329 km
7,039 mi / 6,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SKA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Fairchild Afb Airport
IATA Code KTM SKA
ICAO Code VNKT KSKA
City Kathmandu Spokane
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,462 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 47.620000, -117.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Spokane (SKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Fairchild Afb Airport (SKA) in Spokane, United States is 11,329 kilometers (7,039 miles / 6,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:50 in Kathmandu, it's 07:05 in Spokane. With a 13.75-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 1,928 feet between the two airports. Fairchild Afb Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Spokane (SKA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 339° (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 Fairchild Afb Airport (SKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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