KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,943 km
7,421 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,943 km
7,421 mi / 6,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM MSP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KTM MSP
ICAO Code VNKT KMSP
City Kathmandu Minneapolis
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,943 kilometers (7,421 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 14:12 in Kathmandu, it's 02:27 in Minneapolis. 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 3,548 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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