KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,740 km
7,916 miles
LGB
Long Beach
United States
Distance
12,740 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LGB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport
IATA Code KTM LGB
ICAO Code VNKT KLGB
City Kathmandu Long Beach
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.820000, -118.150000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Long Beach (LGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) in Long Beach, United States is 12,740 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:49 in Kathmandu, it's 12:04 in Long Beach. 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 4,330 feet between the two airports. Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 337° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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