KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,322 km
7,035 miles
PQI
Presque Isle
United States
Distance
11,322 km
7,035 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PQI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Presque Isle International Airport
IATA Code KTM PQI
ICAO Code VNKT KPQI
City Kathmandu Presque Isle
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 534 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.690000, -68.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Presque Isle (PQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) in Presque Isle, United States is 11,322 kilometers (7,035 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 08:54 in Kathmandu, it's 22:09 in Presque Isle. 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 3,856 feet between the two airports. Presque Isle International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Presque Isle (PQI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 24° (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 Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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