KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,296 km
8,262 miles
SWW
Sweetwater
United States
Distance
13,296 km
8,262 mi / 7,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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KTM SWW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Avenger Field
IATA Code KTM SWW
ICAO Code VNKT KSWW
City Kathmandu Sweetwater
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.470000, -100.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sweetwater (SWW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Avenger Field (SWW) in Sweetwater, United States is 13,296 kilometers (8,262 miles / 7,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 17:33 in Kathmandu, it's 05:48 in Sweetwater. 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 2,010 feet between the two airports. Avenger Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sweetwater (SWW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 354° (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 Avenger Field (SWW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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