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PHL to KTM: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,604 mi
12,238 km · 6,608 nm
15h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,604 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 23m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 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 PHL from KTM?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,604 miles (12,238 km, 6,608 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 9.8 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to KTM?
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