Airport Comparison
| KTM | LYH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tribhuvan International Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field |
| IATA Code | KTM | LYH |
| ICAO Code | VNKT | KLYH |
| City | Kathmandu | Lynchburg |
| Country | Nepal | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft | 938 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.700000, 85.360000 | 37.330000, -79.200000 |
Kathmandu (KTM) to Lynchburg (LYH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) in Lynchburg, United States is 12,607 kilometers (7,833 miles / 6,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.
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 21:25 in Kathmandu, it's 10:40 in Lynchburg. With a 10.75-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 3,452 feet between the two airports. Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from Lynchburg (LYH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 15° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.