EKN
Elkins
United States
12,453 km
7,738 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,453 km
7,738 mi / 6,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EKN KTM
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EKN KTM
ICAO Code KEKN VNKT
City Elkins Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,987 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 27.700000, 85.360000

Elkins (EKN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,453 kilometers (7,738 miles / 6,724 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 14:21 in Elkins, it's 01:06 in Kathmandu. 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 2,403 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 348° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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