Distance From Pierce County-Thun Field to Tribhuvan International Airport

The distance from Pierce County-Thun Field () to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 6989 miles or 11247 kilometers or 6069 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 Puyallup ( United States ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puyallup and Kathmandu takes around 16 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pierce County-Thun Field, Puyallup, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 16 hours 4 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 • - KTM

Kilometers		11247 km
Statute Miles		6989 miles
Nautical Miles		6069 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 4 minutes

Pierce County-Thun Field to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - to KTM Flight Path

Location of Pierce County-Thun Field & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puyallup to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KTM

Time difference between Puyallup (United States) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 12 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 12 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Puyallup.

Location	Local Time
Puyallup (United States)	2025-12-05, 06:03:36 MST
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-05, 18:48:36 +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

Pierce County-Thun Field ( / KPLU) Puyallup, United States

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal