KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,513 km
4,669 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
7,513 km
4,669 mi / 4,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SYA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code KTM SYA
ICAO Code VNKT PASY
City Kathmandu Shemya
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Adak
Elevation 4,390 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 52.700000, 174.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 7,513 kilometers (4,669 miles / 4,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 01:05 in Kathmandu, it's 09:20 in Shemya. With a 15.75-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 4,292 feet between the two airports. Eareckson Air Station sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 287° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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