CIR
Cairo
United States
12,792 km
7,948 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,792 km
7,948 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CIR KTM
Airport Name Cairo Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CIR KTM
ICAO Code KCIR VNKT
City Cairo Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 322 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 37.060000, -89.220000 27.700000, 85.360000

Cairo (CIR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) in Cairo, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,792 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 10:17 in Cairo, it's 22:02 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 4,068 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Cairo Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cairo (CIR) follows a heading of 355° (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 Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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