KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,016 km
7,466 miles
PYS
Paradise
United States
Distance
12,016 km
7,466 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PYS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Paradise Skypark Airport
IATA Code KTM PYS
ICAO Code VNKT CA92
City Kathmandu Paradise
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 39.710000, -121.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Paradise (PYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) in Paradise, United States is 12,016 kilometers (7,466 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 17:38 in Kathmandu, it's 03:53 in Paradise. With a 13.75-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 3,090 feet between the two airports. Paradise Skypark Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Paradise (PYS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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