KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,393 km
8,322 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
13,393 km
8,322 mi / 7,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM VHN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code KTM VHN
ICAO Code VNKT KVHN
City Kathmandu Van Horn
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.060000, -104.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 13,393 kilometers (8,322 miles / 7,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 19:50 in Kathmandu, it's 08:05 in Van Horn. 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.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 350° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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