DCA
Washington
United States
12,393 km
7,700 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,393 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/New_York
Heading
17°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCA KTM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DCA KTM
ICAO Code KDCA VNKT
City Washington Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 27.700000, 85.360000

Washington (DCA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,393 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 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 18:46 in Washington, it's 04:31 in Kathmandu. With a 9.75-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 4,376 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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