KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,305 km
7,646 miles
SCB
Scribner
United States
Distance
12,305 km
7,646 mi / 6,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SCB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Scribner State Airport
IATA Code KTM SCB
ICAO Code VNKT KSCB
City Kathmandu Scribner
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,325 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.610000, -96.630000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Scribner (SCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Scribner State Airport (SCB) in Scribner, United States is 12,305 kilometers (7,646 miles / 6,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 02:17 in Kathmandu, it's 14:32 in Scribner. 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 3,065 feet between the two airports. Scribner State Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Scribner (SCB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 358° (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 Scribner State Airport (SCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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