KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,150 km
7,550 miles
SUU
Fairfield
United States
Distance
12,150 km
7,550 mi / 6,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SUU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Travis Afb Airport
IATA Code KTM SUU
ICAO Code VNKT KSUU
City Kathmandu Fairfield
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.260000, -121.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fairfield (SUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Travis Afb Airport (SUU) in Fairfield, United States is 12,150 kilometers (7,550 miles / 6,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 17:49 in Kathmandu, it's 04:04 in Fairfield. With a 13.75-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 4,327 feet between the two airports. Travis Afb Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fairfield (SUU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 335° (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 Travis Afb Airport (SUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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