BGT
Bagdad
United States
12,820 km
7,966 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,820 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Phoenix
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGT KTM
Airport Name Bagdad Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BGT KTM
ICAO Code KE51 VNKT
City Bagdad Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,196 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, -113.170000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bagdad (BGT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bagdad Airport (BGT) in Bagdad, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 12:40 in Bagdad, it's 01:25 in Kathmandu. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bagdad (BGT) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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