FFT
Frankfort
United States
12,620 km
7,842 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,620 km
7,842 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FFT KTM
Airport Name Capital City Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FFT KTM
ICAO Code KFFT VNKT
City Frankfort Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 812 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.180000, -84.910000 27.700000, 85.360000

Frankfort (FFT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,620 kilometers (7,842 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 11:13 in Frankfort, it's 21:58 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-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 3,578 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Capital City Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Frankfort (FFT) follows a heading of 352° (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 Capital City Airport (FFT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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