DRO
Durango
United States
12,675 km
7,876 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,675 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DRO KTM
Airport Name Durango-La Plata County Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DRO KTM
ICAO Code KDRO VNKT
City Durango Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,689 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 37.150000, -107.750000 27.700000, 85.360000

Durango (DRO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) in Durango, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,675 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 00:31 in Durango, it's 13:16 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 2,299 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Durango-La Plata County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Durango (DRO) follows a heading of 11° (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 Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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