EDF
Anchorage
United States
8,956 km
5,565 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.75h
America/Anchorage
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EDF KTM
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EDF KTM
ICAO Code PAED VNKT
City Anchorage Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 213 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 27.700000, 85.360000

Anchorage (EDF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 07:47 in Anchorage, it's 22:32 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 4,177 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Elmendorf Afb Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 24° (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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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