BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,348 km
7,673 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,348 km
7,673 mi / 6,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
17°
north northeast

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BWI KTM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BWI KTM
ICAO Code KBWI VNKT
City Baltimore Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 143 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 27.700000, 85.360000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,348 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 03:28 in Baltimore, it's 14:13 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 4,247 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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