KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,097 km
8,138 miles
TUP
Tupelo
United States
Distance
13,097 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM TUP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tupelo Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM TUP
ICAO Code VNKT KTUP
City Kathmandu Tupelo
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 347 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.270000, -88.770000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tupelo (TUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) in Tupelo, United States is 13,097 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 16:37 in Kathmandu, it's 04:52 in Tupelo. 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 4,044 feet between the two airports. Tupelo Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tupelo (TUP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 6° (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 Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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