KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,345 km
7,671 miles
MAE
Madera
United States
Distance
12,345 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MAE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Madera Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM MAE
ICAO Code VNKT KMAE
City Kathmandu Madera
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 255 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.990000, -120.110000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Madera (MAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) in Madera, United States is 12,345 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 19:23 in Kathmandu, it's 05:38 in Madera. 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 4,135 feet between the two airports. Madera Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Madera (MAE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 336° (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 Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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