KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,937 km
8,039 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
12,937 km
8,039 mi / 6,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
14°
north northeast

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KTM SOW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM SOW
ICAO Code VNKT KSOW
City Kathmandu Show Low
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.270000, -110.010000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 12,937 kilometers (8,039 miles / 6,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 16:12 in Kathmandu, it's 03:27 in Show Low. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,026 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 345° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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