KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,910 km
8,022 miles
SWO
Stillwater
United States
Distance
12,910 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SWO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Stillwater Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM SWO
ICAO Code VNKT KSWO
City Kathmandu Stillwater
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,000 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.160000, -97.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Stillwater (SWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) in Stillwater, United States is 12,910 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 05:00 in Kathmandu, it's 17:15 in Stillwater. 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 3,390 feet between the two airports. Stillwater Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Stillwater (SWO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 358° (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 Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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