KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,582 km
5,333 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
8,582 km
5,333 mi / 4,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PTU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code KTM PTU
ICAO Code VNKT PAPM
City Kathmandu Platinum
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 59.020000, -161.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 8,582 kilometers (5,333 miles / 4,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 20:31 in Kathmandu, it's 05:46 in Platinum. With a 14.75-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 4,372 feet between the two airports. Platinum Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Platinum (PTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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