KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,135 km
6,919 miles
TWD
Port Townsend
United States
Distance
11,135 km
6,919 mi / 6,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TWD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Jefferson County International Airport
IATA Code KTM TWD
ICAO Code VNKT K0S9
City Kathmandu Port Townsend
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 48.050000, -122.810000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Port Townsend (TWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) in Port Townsend, United States is 11,135 kilometers (6,919 miles / 6,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 20:41 in Kathmandu, it's 06:56 in Port Townsend. With a 13.75-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 4,280 feet between the two airports. Jefferson County International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Port Townsend (TWD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 335° (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 Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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