KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,859 km
7,369 miles
PRW
Prentice
United States
Distance
11,859 km
7,369 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PRW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Prentice Airport
IATA Code KTM PRW
ICAO Code VNKT K5N2
City Kathmandu Prentice
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,579 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 45.540000, -90.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Prentice (PRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States is 11,859 kilometers (7,369 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 18:39 in Kathmandu, it's 06:54 in Prentice. 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 2,812 feet between the two airports. Prentice Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Prentice (PRW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 4° (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 Prentice Airport (PRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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