KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,355 km
7,056 miles
YKM
Yakima
United States
Distance
11,355 km
7,056 mi / 6,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YKM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field
IATA Code KTM YKM
ICAO Code VNKT KYKM
City Kathmandu Yakima
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.570000, -120.540000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yakima (YKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) in Yakima, United States is 11,355 kilometers (7,056 miles / 6,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 08:56 in Kathmandu, it's 19:11 in Yakima. 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 3,291 feet between the two airports. Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yakima (YKM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 337° (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 Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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