AKB
Atka
United States
8,271 km
5,139 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,271 km
5,139 mi / 4,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
America/Adak
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AKB KTM
Airport Name Atka Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AKB KTM
ICAO Code PAAK VNKT
City Atka Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Adak Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 55 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 52.220000, -174.210000 27.700000, 85.360000

Atka (AKB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atka Airport (AKB) in Atka, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,271 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Atka, it's 19:23 in Kathmandu. With a 15.75-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 4,335 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Atka Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Atka (AKB) follows a heading of 39° (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 Atka Airport (AKB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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