FKL
Franklin
United States
12,184 km
7,571 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,184 km
7,571 mi / 6,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FKL KTM
Airport Name Venango Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FKL KTM
ICAO Code KFKL VNKT
City Franklin Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,540 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 41.380000, -79.860000 27.700000, 85.360000

Franklin (FKL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Venango Regional Airport (FKL) in Franklin, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,184 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 23:20 in Franklin, it's 10:05 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 2,850 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Venango Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Franklin (FKL) follows a heading of 348° (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 Venango Regional Airport (FKL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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