The distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 7579 miles or 12198 kilometers or 6582 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.
12198 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Tribhuvan International Airport (Nepal) and San Francisco International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Kathmandu ( Nepal ) to San Francisco ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kathmandu and San Francisco takes around 17 hours 25 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is
17 hours 25 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 - SFO
| Kilometers | | 12198 km |
| Statute Miles | | 7579 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 6582 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 17 hours 25 minutes |
Tribhuvan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - KTM to SFO Flight Path
Location of Tribhuvan International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kathmandu to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Kathmandu, Nepal and San Francisco, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • KTM - SFO
Time difference between
Kathmandu (Nepal) and
San Francisco (United States) is 12 Hours 45 Minutes.
San Francisco time is 12 Hours 45 Minutes behind Kathmandu.
| Location | Local Time |
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | 2026-09-20, 06:53:41 +0545 |
| San Francisco (United States) | 2026-09-19, 18:08:41 PDT |
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.