BYG
Buffalo
United States
11,907 km
7,398 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,907 km
7,398 mi / 6,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

BYG KTM
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BYG KTM
ICAO Code KBYG VNKT
City Buffalo Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,970 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 27.700000, 85.360000

Buffalo (BYG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,907 kilometers (7,398 miles / 6,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 13:13 in Buffalo, it's 01:58 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 Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 9° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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