AKN
King Salmon
United States
8,847 km
5,497 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,847 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKN KTM
Airport Name King Salmon Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AKN KTM
ICAO Code PAKN VNKT
City King Salmon Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 73 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 58.680000, -156.650000 27.700000, 85.360000

King Salmon (AKN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,847 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 14:56 in King Salmon, it's 05:41 in Kathmandu. 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 4,317 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than King Salmon Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to King Salmon (AKN) follows a heading of 28° (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 King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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