KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,836 km
7,976 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
12,836 km
7,976 mi / 6,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SOP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code KTM SOP
ICAO Code VNKT KSOP
City Kathmandu Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.240000, -79.390000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 12,836 kilometers (7,976 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 01:48 in Kathmandu, it's 15:03 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. 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 3,931 feet between the two airports. Moore County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 15° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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