KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,772 km
8,557 miles
PBI
West Palm Beach
United States
Distance
13,772 km
8,557 mi / 7,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
344°
north northwest

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KTM PBI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Palm Beach International Airport
IATA Code KTM PBI
ICAO Code VNKT KPBI
City Kathmandu West Palm Beach
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 26.680000, -80.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to West Palm Beach (PBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in West Palm Beach, United States is 13,772 kilometers (8,557 miles / 7,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 16:30 in Kathmandu, it's 05:45 in West Palm Beach. With a 10.75-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 4,370 feet between the two airports. Palm Beach International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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