KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,013 km
7,464 miles
WLW
Willows
United States
Distance
12,013 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM WLW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Willows/Glenn County Airport
IATA Code KTM WLW
ICAO Code VNKT KWLW
City Kathmandu Willows
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 39.520000, -122.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Willows (WLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) in Willows, United States is 12,013 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 04:01 in Kathmandu, it's 14:16 in Willows. 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 4,249 feet between the two airports. Willows/Glenn County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Willows (WLW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 334° (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 Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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