KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,908 km
7,399 miles
MDF
Medford
United States
Distance
11,908 km
7,399 mi / 6,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM MDF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Taylor County Airport
IATA Code KTM MDF
ICAO Code VNKT KMDZ
City Kathmandu Medford
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,478 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 45.100000, -90.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Medford (MDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Taylor County Airport (MDF) in Medford, United States is 11,908 kilometers (7,399 miles / 6,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 20:02 in Kathmandu, it's 08:17 in Medford. 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 2,912 feet between the two airports. Taylor County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Medford (MDF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 4° (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 Taylor County Airport (MDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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