CAO
Clayton
United States
12,827 km
7,970 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,827 km
7,970 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CAO KTM
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CAO KTM
ICAO Code KCAO VNKT
City Clayton Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,970 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 27.700000, 85.360000

Clayton (CAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,827 kilometers (7,970 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 07:17 in Clayton, it's 20:02 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 Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 8° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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