Distance From Platinum Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, PTU - KTM Distance

The distance from Platinum Airport (PTU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 5334 miles or 8584 kilometers or 4632 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 Platinum ( United States ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Platinum and Kathmandu takes around 12 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Platinum Airport, Platinum, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 12 hours 15 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 • PTU - KTM

Kilometers		8584 km
Statute Miles		5334 miles
Nautical Miles		4632 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 15 minutes

Platinum Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - PTU to KTM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Platinum, United States and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTU - KTM

Time difference between Platinum (United States) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 14 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 14 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Platinum.

Location	Local Time
Platinum (United States)	2025-12-17, 23:09:54 AKST
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-18, 13:54:54 +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

Platinum Airport (PTU / PAPM) Platinum, United States

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal