KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,981 km
8,687 miles
STT
Charlotte Amalie
United States
Distance
13,981 km
8,687 mi / 7,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

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KTM STT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Cyril E King Airport
IATA Code KTM STT
ICAO Code VNKT TIST
City Kathmandu Charlotte Amalie
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/St_Thomas
Elevation 4,390 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.340000, -64.970000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Charlotte Amalie (STT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Cyril E King Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie, United States is 13,981 kilometers (8,687 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:22 in Kathmandu, it's 08:37 in Charlotte Amalie. 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 4,366 feet between the two airports. Cyril E King Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Cyril E King Airport (STT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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