KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,871 km
8,619 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
13,871 km
8,619 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
344°
north northwest

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KTM MIA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code KTM MIA
ICAO Code VNKT KMIA
City Kathmandu Miami
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 11:41 in Kathmandu, it's 00:56 in Miami. 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 15° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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