KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,650 km
7,860 miles
PVL
Pikeville
United States
Distance
12,650 km
7,860 mi / 6,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PVL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pike County/Hatcher Field
IATA Code KTM PVL
ICAO Code VNKT KPBX
City Kathmandu Pikeville
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.560000, -82.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pikeville (PVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) in Pikeville, United States is 12,650 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 23:34 in Kathmandu, it's 12:49 in Pikeville. 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 2,920 feet between the two airports. Pike County/Hatcher Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pikeville (PVL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 12° (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 Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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