EST
Estherville
United States
12,108 km
7,524 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,108 km
7,524 mi / 6,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
360°
north

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EST KTM
Airport Name Estherville Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EST KTM
ICAO Code KEST VNKT
City Estherville Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,319 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 43.410000, -94.750000 27.700000, 85.360000

Estherville (EST) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) in Estherville, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,108 kilometers (7,524 miles / 6,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 04:28 in Estherville, it's 16:13 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 3,071 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Estherville Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Estherville (EST) follows a heading of 0° (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 Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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