ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,942 km
8,042 miles
SKH
Surkhet
Nepal
Distance
12,942 km
8,042 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL SKH
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Surkhet Airport
IATA Code ATL SKH
ICAO Code KATL VNSK
City Atlanta Surkhet
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 28.590000, 81.640000

Atlanta (ATL) to Surkhet (SKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, Nepal is 12,942 kilometers (8,042 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 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 06:25 in Atlanta, it's 17:10 in Surkhet. With a 10.75-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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Surkhet Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Surkhet (SKH) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 347° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Surkhet Airport (SKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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