KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,536 km
5,304 miles
KWN
Quinhagak
United States
Distance
8,536 km
5,304 mi / 4,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM KWN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Quinhagak Airport
IATA Code KTM KWN
ICAO Code VNKT PAQH
City Kathmandu Quinhagak
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 59.760000, -161.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Quinhagak (KWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Quinhagak Airport (KWN) in Quinhagak, United States is 8,536 kilometers (5,304 miles / 4,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 23:01 in Kathmandu, it's 08:16 in Quinhagak. 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 4,347 feet between the two airports. Quinhagak Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Quinhagak (KWN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (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 Quinhagak Airport (KWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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