Flying from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia is ten hours 48 minutes behind Kathmandu and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your KTM to PHL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kathmandu Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Many passengers pass through Hamad International Airport when flying between KTM and PHL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 13,707 is currently the best price for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 22,525. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from KTM to PHL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
51% of flights taking off from Kathmandu Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Kathmandu Airport from central Kathmandu, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KTM:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kathmandu Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Philadelphia. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Kathmandu Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KTM to PHL in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in the United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
