KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,563 km
7,806 miles
TRH
Trona
United States
Distance
12,563 km
7,806 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TRH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Trona Airport
IATA Code KTM TRH
ICAO Code VNKT KL72
City Kathmandu Trona
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,718 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.810000, -117.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Trona (TRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Trona Airport (TRH) in Trona, United States is 12,563 kilometers (7,806 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 20:31 in Kathmandu, it's 06:46 in Trona. 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 2,672 feet between the two airports. Trona Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Trona (TRH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 338° (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 Trona Airport (TRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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