KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,201 km
7,581 miles
PSB
Philipsburg
United States
Distance
12,201 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PSB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mid-State Airport
IATA Code KTM PSB
ICAO Code VNKT KPSB
City Kathmandu Philipsburg
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,948 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 40.880000, -78.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Philipsburg (PSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mid-State Airport (PSB) in Philipsburg, United States is 12,201 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 22:32 in Kathmandu, it's 11:47 in Philipsburg. 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Mid-State Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Philipsburg (PSB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 16° (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 Mid-State Airport (PSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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