KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,366 km
7,062 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
11,366 km
7,062 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SBX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code KTM SBX
ICAO Code VNKT KSBX
City Kathmandu Shelby
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 48.540000, -111.870000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 11,366 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 03:21 in Kathmandu, it's 14:36 in Shelby. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 344° (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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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