AEL
Albert Lea
United States
12,077 km
7,504 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,077 km
7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

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AEL KTM
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AEL KTM
ICAO Code KAEL VNKT
City Albert Lea Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,261 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 27.700000, 85.360000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,077 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Albert Lea, it's 02:39 in Kathmandu. 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 3,129 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 359° (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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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