BTM
Butte
United States
11,629 km
7,226 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,629 km
7,226 mi / 6,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BTM KTM
Airport Name Bert Mooney Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BTM KTM
ICAO Code KBTM VNKT
City Butte Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,551 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 45.950000, -112.500000 27.700000, 85.360000

Butte (BTM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) in Butte, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,629 kilometers (7,226 miles / 6,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 10:06 in Butte, it's 22:51 in Kathmandu. With a 12.75-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 1,161 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Bert Mooney Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Butte (BTM) follows a heading of 13° (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 Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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