KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,667 km
7,871 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
12,667 km
7,871 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM LYO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM LYO
ICAO Code VNKT KLYO
City Kathmandu Lyons
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.300000, -98.200000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 12,667 kilometers (7,871 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 03:07 in Kathmandu, it's 15:22 in Lyons. 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 2,698 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 357° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.