KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,648 km
5,374 miles
NIB
Nikolai
United States
Distance
8,648 km
5,374 mi / 4,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
24°
north northeast

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KTM NIB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nikolai Airport
IATA Code KTM NIB
ICAO Code VNKT PAFS
City Kathmandu Nikolai
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 447 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 63.020000, -154.360000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nikolai (NIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nikolai Airport (NIB) in Nikolai, United States is 8,648 kilometers (5,374 miles / 4,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 01:56 in Kathmandu, it's 11:11 in Nikolai. 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 3,943 feet between the two airports. Nikolai Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nikolai (NIB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 309° (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 Nikolai Airport (NIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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