KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,880 km
8,003 miles
MQY
Smyrna
United States
Distance
12,880 km
8,003 mi / 6,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
353°
north

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Airport Comparison

KTM MQY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Smyrna Airport
IATA Code KTM MQY
ICAO Code VNKT KMQY
City Kathmandu Smyrna
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 543 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.010000, -86.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Smyrna (MQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Smyrna, United States is 12,880 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 10:42 in Kathmandu, it's 23:57 in Smyrna. 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 3,847 feet between the two airports. Smyrna Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Smyrna (MQY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 8° (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 Smyrna Airport (MQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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