GFK
Grand Forks
United States
11,599 km
7,208 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,599 km
7,208 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

GFK KTM
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GFK KTM
ICAO Code KGFK VNKT
City Grand Forks Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 845 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 27.700000, 85.360000

Grand Forks (GFK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,599 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 23:21 in Grand Forks, it's 11:06 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 3,545 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Grand Forks International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 2° (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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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