EMP
Emporia
United States
12,671 km
7,873 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,671 km
7,873 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

EMP KTM
Airport Name Emporia Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EMP KTM
ICAO Code KEMP VNKT
City Emporia Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,208 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, -96.190000 27.700000, 85.360000

Emporia (EMP) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,671 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 10:27 in Emporia, it's 21:12 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 3,182 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Emporia Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Emporia (EMP) follows a heading of 1° (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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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