KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,453 km
7,117 miles
PWD
Plentywood
United States
Distance
11,453 km
7,117 mi / 6,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PWD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sher-Wood Airport
IATA Code KTM PWD
ICAO Code VNKT KPWD
City Kathmandu Plentywood
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,264 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 48.790000, -104.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Plentywood (PWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) in Plentywood, United States is 11,453 kilometers (7,117 miles / 6,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 17:00 in Kathmandu, it's 04:15 in Plentywood. With a 12.75-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 2,126 feet between the two airports. Sher-Wood Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Plentywood (PWD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 351° (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 Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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