FXE
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,826 km
8,591 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,826 km
8,591 mi / 7,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FXE KTM
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FXE KTM
ICAO Code KFXE VNKT
City Fort Lauderdale Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 26.200000, -80.200000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,826 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 09:20 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 20:05 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 4,377 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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