KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,624 km
7,844 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
12,624 km
7,844 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM ROA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code KTM ROA
ICAO Code VNKT KROA
City Kathmandu Roanoke
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.330000, -79.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 12,624 kilometers (7,844 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 23:16 in Kathmandu, it's 12:31 in Roanoke. 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 3,215 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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