KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,688 km
5,399 miles
WSF
Cape Sarichef
United States
Distance
8,688 km
5,399 mi / 4,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM WSF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Cape Sarichef Airport
IATA Code KTM WSF
ICAO Code VNKT PACS
City Kathmandu Cape Sarichef
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nome
Elevation 4,390 ft 291 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 54.580000, -164.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Cape Sarichef (WSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) in Cape Sarichef, United States is 8,688 kilometers (5,399 miles / 4,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 05:05 in Kathmandu, it's 14:20 in Cape Sarichef. 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 4,099 feet between the two airports. Cape Sarichef Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Sarichef (WSF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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