KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,389 km
7,077 miles
LUP
Kalaupapa
United States
Distance
11,389 km
7,077 mi / 6,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LUP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kalaupapa Airport
IATA Code KTM LUP
ICAO Code VNKT PHLU
City Kathmandu Kalaupapa
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 4,390 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 21.210000, -156.970000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kalaupapa (LUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) in Kalaupapa, United States is 11,389 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 22:03 in Kathmandu, it's 06:18 in Kalaupapa. With a 15.75-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 4,366 feet between the two airports. Kalaupapa Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kalaupapa (LUP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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