GAG
Gage
United States
12,878 km
8,002 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,878 km
8,002 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

GAG KTM
Airport Name Gage Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GAG KTM
ICAO Code KGAG VNKT
City Gage Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,223 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 36.300000, -99.780000 27.700000, 85.360000

Gage (GAG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gage Airport (GAG) in Gage, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,878 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 13:42 in Gage, it's 01:27 in Kathmandu. With a 11.75-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 2,167 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Gage Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Gage (GAG) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gage Airport (GAG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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