KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,860 km
7,991 miles
PLK
Branson
United States
Distance
12,860 km
7,991 mi / 6,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PLK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport M Graham Clark Downtown Airport
IATA Code KTM PLK
ICAO Code VNKT KPLK
City Kathmandu Branson
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 940 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.630000, -93.230000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Branson (PLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) in Branson, United States is 12,860 kilometers (7,991 miles / 6,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 17:24 in Kathmandu, it's 05:39 in Branson. With a 11.75-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 3,450 feet between the two airports. M Graham Clark Downtown Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Branson (PLK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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