KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,041 km
8,103 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
13,041 km
8,103 mi / 7,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RKR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code KTM RKR
ICAO Code VNKT KRKR
City Kathmandu Poteau
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 451 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.020000, -94.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 13,041 kilometers (8,103 miles / 7,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 22:41 in Kathmandu, it's 10:56 in Poteau. 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 3,939 feet between the two airports. Robert S Kerr Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Poteau (RKR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 0° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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