FOD
Fort Dodge
United States
12,204 km
7,583 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,204 km
7,583 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FOD KTM
Airport Name Fort Dodge Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FOD KTM
ICAO Code KFOD VNKT
City Fort Dodge Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,156 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 42.550000, -94.190000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fort Dodge (FOD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) in Fort Dodge, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,204 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 17:29 in Fort Dodge, it's 05:14 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 3,234 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fort Dodge Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Dodge (FOD) follows a heading of 360° (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 Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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