KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,012 km
5,600 miles
SOV
Seldovia
United States
Distance
9,012 km
5,600 mi / 4,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SOV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Seldovia Airport
IATA Code KTM SOV
ICAO Code VNKT PASO
City Kathmandu Seldovia
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 59.440000, -151.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Seldovia (SOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Seldovia Airport (SOV) in Seldovia, United States is 9,012 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 03:04 in Kathmandu, it's 12:19 in Seldovia. 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 4,361 feet between the two airports. Seldovia Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Seldovia (SOV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 311° (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 Seldovia Airport (SOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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