GLR
Gaylord
United States
11,868 km
7,374 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,868 km
7,374 mi / 6,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Detroit
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GLR KTM
Airport Name Gaylord Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GLR KTM
ICAO Code KGLR VNKT
City Gaylord Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,328 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 45.010000, -84.700000 27.700000, 85.360000

Gaylord (GLR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) in Gaylord, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,868 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:45 in Gaylord, it's 13:30 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 3,062 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Gaylord Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Gaylord (GLR) follows a heading of 353° (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 Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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