DCU
Decatur
United States
13,035 km
8,100 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,035 km
8,100 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DCU KTM
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DCU KTM
ICAO Code KDCU VNKT
City Decatur Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 592 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 27.700000, 85.360000

Decatur (DCU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,035 kilometers (8,100 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 08:14 in Decatur, it's 19:59 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 3,798 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Pryor Field Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 353° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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