GTR
Columbus/W Point/Starkville
United States
13,186 km
8,193 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,186 km
8,193 mi / 7,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GTR KTM
Airport Name Golden Triangle Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GTR KTM
ICAO Code KGTR VNKT
City Columbus/W Point/Starkville Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 264 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 33.450000, -88.590000 27.700000, 85.360000

Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,186 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 11:08 in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, it's 22:53 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 4,126 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Golden Triangle Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) follows a heading of 354° (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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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