DRT
Del Rio
United States
13,634 km
8,472 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,634 km
8,472 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

DRT KTM
Airport Name Del Rio International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DRT KTM
ICAO Code KDRT VNKT
City Del Rio Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,002 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 29.370000, -100.930000 27.700000, 85.360000

Del Rio (DRT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Del Rio International Airport (DRT) in Del Rio, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,634 kilometers (8,472 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 09:12 in Del Rio, it's 20:57 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 3,388 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Del Rio International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Del Rio (DRT) follows a heading of 7° (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 Del Rio International Airport (DRT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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