FST
Fort Stockton
United States
13,438 km
8,350 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,438 km
8,350 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

FST KTM
Airport Name Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FST KTM
ICAO Code KFST VNKT
City Fort Stockton Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,011 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, -102.910000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fort Stockton (FST) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport (FST) in Fort Stockton, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,438 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 04:36 in Fort Stockton, it's 16:21 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Stockton (FST) follows a heading of 8° (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 Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport (FST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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