KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,108 km
7,523 miles
TKF
Truckee
United States
Distance
12,108 km
7,523 mi / 6,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TKF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Truckee-Tahoe Airport
IATA Code KTM TKF
ICAO Code VNKT KTRK
City Kathmandu Truckee
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,904 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 39.320000, -120.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Truckee (TKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) in Truckee, United States is 12,108 kilometers (7,523 miles / 6,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 10:05 in Kathmandu, it's 20:20 in Truckee. With a 13.75-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 1,514 feet between the two airports. Truckee-Tahoe Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Truckee (TKF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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