KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,322 km
8,278 miles
SSI
St Simons Island
United States
Distance
13,322 km
8,278 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
347°
north northwest

Ready to fly KTM to SSI?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from KTM to SSI

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

KTM SSI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport St Simons Island Airport
IATA Code KTM SSI
ICAO Code VNKT KSSI
City Kathmandu St Simons Island
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.150000, -81.390000

Kathmandu (KTM) to St Simons Island (SSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to St Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St Simons Island, United States is 13,322 kilometers (8,278 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 02:23 in Kathmandu, it's 16:38 in St Simons Island. 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 4,371 feet between the two airports. St Simons Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from St Simons Island (SSI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 St Simons Island Airport (SSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly KTM → SSI

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule KTM → SSI

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight KTM → SSI delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.