KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,239 km
5,119 miles
SXP
Nunam Iqua
United States
Distance
8,239 km
5,119 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SXP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nunam Iqua Airport
IATA Code KTM SXP
ICAO Code VNKT KSXP
City Kathmandu Nunam Iqua
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nome
Elevation 4,390 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 62.520000, -164.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nunam Iqua (SXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) in Nunam Iqua, United States is 8,239 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 21:30 in Kathmandu, it's 06:45 in Nunam Iqua. 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 4,372 feet between the two airports. Nunam Iqua Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nunam Iqua (SXP) 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 Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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