CEM
Central
United States
8,799 km
5,468 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,799 km
5,468 mi / 4,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CEM KTM
Airport Name Central Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CEM KTM
ICAO Code PACE VNKT
City Central Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 937 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 27.700000, 85.360000

Central (CEM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,799 kilometers (5,468 miles / 4,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 04:39 in Central, it's 19:24 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 3,453 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Central Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 19° (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 Central Airport (CEM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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