FTK
Fort Knox
United States
12,664 km
7,869 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FTK KTM
Airport Name Godman Army Air Field Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FTK KTM
ICAO Code KFTK VNKT
City Fort Knox Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 754 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 37.910000, -85.970000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fort Knox (FTK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godman Army Air Field (FTK) in Fort Knox, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 23:18 in Fort Knox, it's 10:03 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 3,636 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Godman Army Air Field.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Knox (FTK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Godman Army Air Field (FTK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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