KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,551 km
7,799 miles
SGU
St George
United States
Distance
12,551 km
7,799 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SGU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport St George Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM SGU
ICAO Code VNKT KSGU
City Kathmandu St George
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,884 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.040000, -113.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to St George (SGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to St George Regional Airport (SGU) in St George, United States is 12,551 kilometers (7,799 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 04:26 in Kathmandu, it's 15:41 in St George. 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 1,506 feet between the two airports. St George Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from St George (SGU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 342° (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 St George Regional Airport (SGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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