KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,891 km
8,631 miles
SFG
Grand Case
MF
Distance
13,891 km
8,631 mi / 7,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
323°
northwest

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KTM SFG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport L'Esperance Airport
IATA Code KTM SFG
ICAO Code VNKT TFFG
City Kathmandu Grand Case
Country Nepal MF
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Marigot
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.100000, -63.050000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Grand Case (SFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to L'Esperance Airport (SFG) in Grand Case, MF is 13,891 kilometers (8,631 miles / 7,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 MF. 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 11:41 in Kathmandu, it's 01:56 in Grand Case. With a 9.75-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 4,383 feet between the two airports. L'Esperance Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Case (SFG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 34° (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 L'Esperance Airport (SFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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