KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,879 km
7,381 miles
RIE
Rice Lake
United States
Distance
11,879 km
7,381 mi / 6,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RIE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field
IATA Code KTM RIE
ICAO Code VNKT KRPD
City Kathmandu Rice Lake
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,109 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 45.420000, -91.770000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rice Lake (RIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) in Rice Lake, United States is 11,879 kilometers (7,381 miles / 6,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 09:00 in Kathmandu, it's 21:15 in Rice Lake. 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 3,281 feet between the two airports. Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rice Lake (RIE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 3° (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 Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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