KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,945 km
7,422 miles
WBK
West Branch
United States
Distance
11,945 km
7,422 mi / 6,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM WBK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport West Branch Community Airport
IATA Code KTM WBK
ICAO Code VNKT KY31
City Kathmandu West Branch
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Detroit
Elevation 4,390 ft 882 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.240000, -84.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to West Branch (WBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to West Branch Community Airport (WBK) in West Branch, United States is 11,945 kilometers (7,422 miles / 6,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 01:48 in Kathmandu, it's 15:03 in West Branch. With a 10.75-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 3,508 feet between the two airports. West Branch Community Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from West Branch (WBK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 West Branch Community Airport (WBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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