KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,761 km
5,444 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MTX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code KTM MTX
ICAO Code VNKT KMTF
City Kathmandu Fairbanks
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 64.810000, -147.760000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 00:26 in Kathmandu, it's 09:41 in Fairbanks. 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 3,958 feet between the two airports. Metro Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fairbanks (MTX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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