ARA
New Iberia
United States
13,588 km
8,443 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,588 km
8,443 mi / 7,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ARA KTM
Airport Name Acadiana Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ARA KTM
ICAO Code KARA VNKT
City New Iberia Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 24 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -91.880000 27.700000, 85.360000

New Iberia (ARA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,588 kilometers (8,443 miles / 7,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 03:49 in New Iberia, it's 15:34 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 4,366 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Acadiana Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to New Iberia (ARA) follows a heading of 357° (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 Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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