KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,812 km
7,961 miles
UDD
Palm Springs
United States
Distance
12,812 km
7,961 mi / 6,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UDD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Bermuda Dunes Airport
IATA Code KTM UDD
ICAO Code VNKT KUDD
City Kathmandu Palm Springs
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 73 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.750000, -116.270000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Palm Springs (UDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) in Palm Springs, United States is 12,812 kilometers (7,961 miles / 6,918 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 18:56 in Kathmandu, it's 05:11 in Palm Springs. 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 4,317 feet between the two airports. Bermuda Dunes Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Palm Springs (UDD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 339° (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 Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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