GBD
Great Bend
United States
12,659 km
7,866 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

GBD KTM
Airport Name Great Bend Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GBD KTM
ICAO Code KGBD VNKT
City Great Bend Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,887 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.340000, -98.860000 27.700000, 85.360000

Great Bend (GBD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) in Great Bend, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 09:59 in Great Bend, it's 21:44 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 2,503 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Great Bend Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Great Bend (GBD) follows a heading of 4° (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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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