KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,164 km
7,559 miles
MEJ
Meadville
United States
Distance
12,164 km
7,559 mi / 6,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MEJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Port Meadville Airport
IATA Code KTM MEJ
ICAO Code VNKT KGKJ
City Kathmandu Meadville
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,399 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.630000, -80.210000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Meadville (MEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Port Meadville Airport (MEJ) in Meadville, United States is 12,164 kilometers (7,559 miles / 6,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 01:46 in Kathmandu, it's 15:01 in Meadville. 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 2,991 feet between the two airports. Port Meadville Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Meadville (MEJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Port Meadville Airport (MEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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