FSM
Fort Smith
United States
13,010 km
8,084 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,010 km
8,084 mi / 7,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FSM KTM
Airport Name Fort Smith Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FSM KTM
ICAO Code KFSM VNKT
City Fort Smith Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 469 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.300000, -94.400000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fort Smith (FSM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) in Fort Smith, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,010 kilometers (8,084 miles / 7,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 13:54 in Fort Smith, it's 01:39 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 3,921 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fort Smith Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Smith (FSM) 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 Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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