KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,743 km
7,918 miles
SBD
San Bernardino
United States
Distance
12,743 km
7,918 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SBD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Bernardino International Airport
IATA Code KTM SBD
ICAO Code VNKT KSBD
City Kathmandu San Bernardino
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,159 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.100000, -117.230000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Bernardino (SBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) in San Bernardino, United States is 12,743 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 01:22 in Kathmandu, it's 11:37 in San Bernardino. With a 13.75-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 3,231 feet between the two airports. San Bernardino International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Bernardino (SBD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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