INS
Indian Springs
United States
12,535 km
7,789 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,535 km
7,789 mi / 6,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

INS KTM
Airport Name Creech Afb Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code INS KTM
ICAO Code KINS VNKT
City Indian Springs Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,134 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 36.590000, -115.680000 27.700000, 85.360000

Indian Springs (INS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Creech Afb Airport (INS) in Indian Springs, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,535 kilometers (7,789 miles / 6,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 10:18 in Indian Springs, it's 00:03 in Kathmandu. With a 13.75-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 1,256 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Creech Afb Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Indian Springs (INS) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Creech Afb Airport (INS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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