BJI
Bemidji
United States
11,652 km
7,240 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,652 km
7,240 mi / 6,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

BJI KTM
Airport Name Bemidji Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BJI KTM
ICAO Code KBJI VNKT
City Bemidji Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,391 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 47.510000, -94.930000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bemidji (BJI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Bemidji, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,652 kilometers (7,240 miles / 6,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 03:04 in Bemidji, it's 14:49 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 2,999 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Bemidji Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bemidji (BJI) follows a heading of 0° (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 Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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