KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,987 km
7,449 miles
SYN
Stanton
United States
Distance
11,987 km
7,449 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SYN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Stanton Airfield
IATA Code KTM SYN
ICAO Code VNKT KSYN
City Kathmandu Stanton
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 920 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.480000, -93.020000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Stanton (SYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Stanton Airfield (SYN) in Stanton, United States is 11,987 kilometers (7,449 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 19:19 in Kathmandu, it's 07:34 in Stanton. 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 3,470 feet between the two airports. Stanton Airfield sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Stanton (SYN) 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 Stanton Airfield (SYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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