DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,272 km
8,247 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,272 km
8,247 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

DFW KTM
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DFW KTM
ICAO Code KDFW VNKT
City Dallas-Fort Worth Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 606 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,272 kilometers (8,247 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 02:27 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 14:12 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 3,784 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 2° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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