KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,022 km
8,091 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
13,022 km
8,091 mi / 7,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

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KTM MEM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code KTM MEM
ICAO Code VNKT KMEM
City Kathmandu Memphis
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.040000, -89.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 13,022 kilometers (8,091 miles / 7,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 23:24 in Kathmandu, it's 11:39 in Memphis. 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 4,049 feet between the two airports. Memphis International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Memphis (MEM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 5° (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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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