KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,739 km
7,294 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
11,739 km
7,294 mi / 6,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SUW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code KTM SUW
ICAO Code VNKT KSUW
City Kathmandu Superior
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.690000, -92.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 11,739 kilometers (7,294 miles / 6,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 20:14 in Kathmandu, it's 08:29 in Superior. 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 3,716 feet between the two airports. Richard I Bong Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Superior (SUW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 2° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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