KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,292 km
5,153 miles
OBU
Kobuk
United States
Distance
8,292 km
5,153 mi / 4,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM OBU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kobuk Airport
IATA Code KTM OBU
ICAO Code VNKT PAOB
City Kathmandu Kobuk
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 66.910000, -156.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kobuk (OBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kobuk Airport (OBU) in Kobuk, United States is 8,292 kilometers (5,153 miles / 4,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 20:00 in Kathmandu, it's 05:15 in Kobuk. 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 4,248 feet between the two airports. Kobuk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kobuk (OBU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Kobuk Airport (OBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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