BAD
Bossier City
United States
13,320 km
8,277 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,320 km
8,277 mi / 7,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BAD KTM
Airport Name Barksdale Afb Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BAD KTM
ICAO Code KBAD VNKT
City Bossier City Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 165 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 32.500000, -93.660000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bossier City (BAD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) in Bossier City, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,320 kilometers (8,277 miles / 7,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 11:57 in Bossier City, it's 23:42 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 4,225 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Barksdale Afb Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bossier City (BAD) 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 Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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