KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,010 km
4,977 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
8,010 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM RDB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code KTM RDB
ICAO Code VNKT PADG
City Kathmandu Red Dog
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nome
Elevation 4,390 ft 969 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 68.030000, -162.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 8,010 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 19:02 in Kathmandu, it's 04:17 in Red Dog. 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 3,421 feet between the two airports. Red Dog Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Red Dog (RDB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 300° (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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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