KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,878 km
5,516 miles
PIP
Pilot Point
United States
Distance
8,878 km
5,516 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PIP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pilot Point Airport
IATA Code KTM PIP
ICAO Code VNKT PAPN
City Kathmandu Pilot Point
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 57.580000, -157.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pilot Point (PIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pilot Point Airport (PIP) in Pilot Point, United States is 8,878 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 21:45 in Kathmandu, it's 07:00 in Pilot Point. 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 4,333 feet between the two airports. Pilot Point Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pilot Point (PIP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Pilot Point Airport (PIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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