KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,342 km
7,669 miles
OMA
Omaha
United States
Distance
12,342 km
7,669 mi / 6,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM OMA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Eppley Airfield
IATA Code KTM OMA
ICAO Code VNKT KOMA
City Kathmandu Omaha
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 985 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.300000, -95.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Omaha (OMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, United States is 12,342 kilometers (7,669 miles / 6,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 22:03 in Kathmandu, it's 10:18 in Omaha. 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 3,406 feet between the two airports. Eppley Airfield sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Omaha (OMA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 359° (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 Eppley Airfield (OMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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