ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
13,641 km
8,476 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,641 km
8,476 mi / 7,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

ELA KTM
Airport Name Eagle Lake Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ELA KTM
ICAO Code KELA VNKT
City Eagle Lake Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 184 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 29.600000, -96.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Eagle Lake (ELA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,641 kilometers (8,476 miles / 7,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 08:03 in Eagle Lake, it's 18:48 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 4,206 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Eagle Lake Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 2° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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