BDF
Bradford
United States
12,333 km
7,663 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,333 km
7,663 mi / 6,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BDF KTM
Airport Name Rinkenberger Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BDF KTM
ICAO Code 3IS8 VNKT
City Bradford Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 808 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 41.230000, -89.620000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bradford (BDF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rinkenberger Airport (BDF) in Bradford, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,333 kilometers (7,663 miles / 6,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 15:04 in Bradford, it's 02:49 in Kathmandu. With a 11.75-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 3,582 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Rinkenberger Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bradford (BDF) follows a heading of 356° (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 Rinkenberger Airport (BDF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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