ARB
Ann Arbor
United States
12,160 km
7,556 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Detroit
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

ARB KTM
Airport Name Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ARB KTM
ICAO Code KARB VNKT
City Ann Arbor Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 839 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 42.220000, -83.750000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ann Arbor (ARB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:53 in Ann Arbor, it's 18:38 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,551 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ann Arbor Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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