AMA
Amarillo
United States
12,979 km
8,065 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,979 km
8,065 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

AMA KTM
Airport Name Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AMA KTM
ICAO Code KAMA VNKT
City Amarillo Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,607 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, -101.710000 27.700000, 85.360000

Amarillo (AMA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) in Amarillo, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,979 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 16:46 in Amarillo, it's 04:31 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.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Amarillo (AMA) follows a heading of 6° (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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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