LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,714 km
7,900 miles
PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX PKR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Pokhara Airport
IATA Code LAX PKR
ICAO Code KLAX VNPK
City Los Angeles Pokhara
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 128 ft 2,712 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 28.200000, 83.980000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Pokhara (PKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:51 in Los Angeles, it's 17:36 in Pokhara. 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 2,584 feet between the two airports. Pokhara Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Pokhara (PKR) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pokhara Airport (PKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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