KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,628 km
7,846 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
12,628 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SZL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code KTM SZL
ICAO Code VNKT KSZL
City Kathmandu Knob Noster
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 871 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.730000, -93.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 12,628 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 07:09 in Kathmandu, it's 19:24 in Knob Noster. 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 3,519 feet between the two airports. Whiteman Afb Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Knob Noster (SZL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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