KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,697 km
8,511 miles
LJN
Angleton/Lake Jackson
United States
Distance
13,697 km
8,511 mi / 7,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM LJN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM LJN
ICAO Code VNKT KLBX
City Kathmandu Angleton/Lake Jackson
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 29.110000, -95.460000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Angleton/Lake Jackson (LJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) in Angleton/Lake Jackson, United States is 13,697 kilometers (8,511 miles / 7,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 19:54 in Kathmandu, it's 08:09 in Angleton/Lake Jackson. 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 4,365 feet between the two airports. Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Angleton/Lake Jackson (LJN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 359° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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