KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,082 km
7,508 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
12,082 km
7,508 mi / 6,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LWL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code KTM LWL
ICAO Code VNKT KLWL
City Kathmandu Wells
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.120000, -114.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 12,082 kilometers (7,508 miles / 6,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:31 in Kathmandu, it's 06:46 in Wells. 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 341° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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