KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,495 km
7,764 miles
PNU
Panguitch
United States
Distance
12,495 km
7,764 mi / 6,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PNU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Panguitch Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM PNU
ICAO Code VNKT KU55
City Kathmandu Panguitch
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,763 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.850000, -112.390000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Panguitch (PNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU) in Panguitch, United States is 12,495 kilometers (7,764 miles / 6,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 19:30 in Kathmandu, it's 06:45 in Panguitch. With a 12.75-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 2,373 feet between the two airports. Panguitch Municipal Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Panguitch (PNU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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