KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,966 km
4,950 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
7,966 km
4,950 mi / 4,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM KVL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code KTM KVL
ICAO Code VNKT PAVL
City Kathmandu Kivalina
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 67.740000, -164.560000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 7,966 kilometers (4,950 miles / 4,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Kathmandu, it's 01:24 in Kivalina. 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 4,372 feet between the two airports. Kivalina Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kivalina (KVL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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