Distance From Nuiqsut Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, NUI - KTM Distance

The distance from Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 5131 miles or 8257 kilometers or 4456 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nuiqsut ( United States ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuiqsut and Kathmandu takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuiqsut Airport, Nuiqsut, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 11 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NUI - KTM

Kilometers		8257 km
Statute Miles		5131 miles
Nautical Miles		4456 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Nuiqsut Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - NUI to KTM Flight Path

Location of Nuiqsut Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nuiqsut to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nuiqsut, United States and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NUI - KTM

Time difference between Nuiqsut (United States) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 13 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 13 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Nuiqsut.

Location	Local Time
Nuiqsut (United States)	2026-05-07, 02:39:56 AKDT
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-05-07, 16:24:56 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nuiqsut Airport (NUI / PAQT) Nuiqsut, United States

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal