KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,584 km
5,334 miles
TCT
Takotna
United States
Distance
8,584 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TCT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Takotna Airport
IATA Code KTM TCT
ICAO Code VNKT PPCT
City Kathmandu Takotna
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 423 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 62.990000, -156.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Takotna (TCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Takotna Airport (TCT) in Takotna, United States is 8,584 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:40 in Kathmandu, it's 18:55 in Takotna. With a 14.75-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 3,967 feet between the two airports. Takotna Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Takotna (TCT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Takotna Airport (TCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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