KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,091 km
8,135 miles
MZJ
Marana
United States
Distance
13,091 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MZJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pinal Airpark
IATA Code KTM MZJ
ICAO Code VNKT KMZJ
City Kathmandu Marana
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,893 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.510000, -111.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Marana (MZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pinal Airpark (MZJ) in Marana, United States is 13,091 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 01:11 in Kathmandu, it's 12:26 in Marana. With a 12.75-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 2,497 feet between the two airports. Pinal Airpark sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Marana (MZJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Pinal Airpark (MZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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