KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,951 km
7,426 miles
NPT
Newport
United States
Distance
11,951 km
7,426 mi / 6,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NPT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Newport State Airport
IATA Code KTM NPT
ICAO Code VNKT KUUU
City Kathmandu Newport
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 172 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.530000, -71.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Newport (NPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Newport State Airport (NPT) in Newport, United States is 11,951 kilometers (7,426 miles / 6,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 00:12 in Kathmandu, it's 13:27 in Newport. 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 4,218 feet between the two airports. Newport State Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Newport (NPT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (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 Newport State Airport (NPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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