FBL
Faribault
United States
12,005 km
7,459 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,005 km
7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FBL KTM
Airport Name Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FBL KTM
ICAO Code KFBL VNKT
City Faribault Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,060 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 44.330000, -93.310000 27.700000, 85.360000

Faribault (FBL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) in Faribault, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,005 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 05:17 in Faribault, it's 17:02 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 3,330 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Faribault (FBL) follows a heading of 359° (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 Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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