CUB
Columbia
United States
13,009 km
8,083 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,009 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CUB KTM
Airport Name Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CUB KTM
ICAO Code KCUB VNKT
City Columbia Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 193 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 33.970000, -81.000000 27.700000, 85.360000

Columbia (CUB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) in Columbia, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,009 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 11:41 in Columbia, it's 22:26 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-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 4,197 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Columbia (CUB) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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