BKL
Cleveland
United States
12,203 km
7,583 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,203 km
7,583 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKL KTM
Airport Name Burke Lakefront Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BKL KTM
ICAO Code KBKL VNKT
City Cleveland Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 584 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 41.520000, -81.680000 27.700000, 85.360000

Cleveland (BKL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) in Cleveland, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,203 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 12:59 in Cleveland, it's 23:44 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-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 3,807 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Burke Lakefront Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cleveland (BKL) follows a heading of 350° (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 Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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