KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,887 km
8,008 miles
WMH
Mountain Home
United States
Distance
12,887 km
8,008 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM WMH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Baxter County Airport
IATA Code KTM WMH
ICAO Code VNKT KBPK
City Kathmandu Mountain Home
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 928 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.370000, -92.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mountain Home (WMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Baxter County Airport (WMH) in Mountain Home, United States is 12,887 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 01:41 in Kathmandu, it's 13:56 in Mountain Home. 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 3,462 feet between the two airports. Baxter County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mountain Home (WMH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 2° (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 Baxter County Airport (WMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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