BIH
Bishop
United States
12,368 km
7,685 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
338°
north northwest

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BIH KTM
Airport Name Bishop Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BIH KTM
ICAO Code KBIH VNKT
City Bishop Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,124 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 37.370000, -118.360000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bishop (BIH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 06:27 in Bishop, it's 20:12 in Kathmandu. With a 13.75-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 Bishop (BIH) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bishop Airport (BIH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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