DEC
Decatur
United States
12,482 km
7,756 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,482 km
7,756 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DEC KTM
Airport Name Decatur Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DEC KTM
ICAO Code KDEC VNKT
City Decatur Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 682 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 27.700000, 85.360000

Decatur (DEC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,482 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 11:10 in Decatur, it's 22:55 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 3,708 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Decatur Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 355° (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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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