KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,009 km
8,083 miles
OUN
Norman
United States
Distance
13,009 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM OUN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport
IATA Code KTM OUN
ICAO Code VNKT KOUN
City Kathmandu Norman
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,182 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.250000, -97.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Norman (OUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) in Norman, United States is 13,009 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 01:23 in Kathmandu, it's 13:38 in Norman. 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 3,208 feet between the two airports. University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Norman (OUN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 357° (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 University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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