KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,825 km
5,484 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
8,825 km
5,484 mi / 4,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UMM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Summit Airport
IATA Code KTM UMM
ICAO Code VNKT PAST
City Kathmandu Summit
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 63.330000, -149.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 8,825 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 00:46 in Kathmandu, it's 10:01 in Summit. 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 1,981 feet between the two airports. Summit Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Summit (UMM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 313° (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 Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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