IFA
Iowa Falls
United States
12,211 km
7,588 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,211 km
7,588 mi / 6,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IFA KTM
Airport Name Iowa Falls Municipal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IFA KTM
ICAO Code KIFA VNKT
City Iowa Falls Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,137 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 42.470000, -93.270000 27.700000, 85.360000

Iowa Falls (IFA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) in Iowa Falls, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,211 kilometers (7,588 miles / 6,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 08:22 in Iowa Falls, it's 20:07 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 3,253 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Iowa Falls Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Iowa Falls (IFA) follows a heading of 359° (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 Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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