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ECA to KTM: distance & flight time
East Tawas (Iosco County Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,411 mi
11,927 km · 6,440 nm
15h
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,411 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ECA — Iosco County Airport · East Tawas, United States
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ECA
- OSC · Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport10 mi away
- APN · Alpena County Regional Airport53 mi away
- GDW · Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport57 mi away
- HTL · Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport62 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ECA from KTM?
The flight distance from East Tawas (ECA) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,411 miles (11,927 km, 6,440 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ECA to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ECA to KTM?
Nonstop service on ECA–KTM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between East Tawas and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 9.8 hours ahead of East Tawas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ECA to KTM?
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Why are some ECA to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ECA–KTM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.