KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,181 km
8,190 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
13,181 km
8,190 mi / 7,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM UBS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code KTM UBS
ICAO Code VNKT KUBS
City Kathmandu Columbus
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.470000, -88.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 13,181 kilometers (8,190 miles / 7,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 23:36 in Kathmandu, it's 11:51 in Columbus. 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 4,202 feet between the two airports. Columbus-Lowndes County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (UBS) 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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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