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SAN to KTM: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
8,007 mi
12,886 km · 6,958 nm
16h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,007 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 10m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from KTM?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 8,007 miles (12,886 km, 6,958 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 10m 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 San Diego and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 12.8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to KTM?
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