KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,041 km
5,618 miles
TKJ
Tok
United States
Distance
9,041 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TKJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tok Junction Airport
IATA Code KTM TKJ
ICAO Code VNKT PFTO
City Kathmandu Tok
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,643 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 63.330000, -142.950000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tok (TKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) in Tok, United States is 9,041 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 18:58 in Kathmandu, it's 04:13 in Tok. 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 2,747 feet between the two airports. Tok Junction Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tok (TKJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 318° (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 Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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