BUB
Burwell
United States
12,275 km
7,628 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,275 km
7,628 mi / 6,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

BUB KTM
Airport Name Cram Field Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BUB KTM
ICAO Code KBUB VNKT
City Burwell Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,183 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 41.780000, -99.150000 27.700000, 85.360000

Burwell (BUB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cram Field (BUB) in Burwell, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,275 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 03:39 in Burwell, it's 15:24 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 2,207 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Cram Field.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Burwell (BUB) follows a heading of 4° (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 Cram Field (BUB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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