KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,895 km
8,013 miles
LBT
Lumberton
United States
Distance
12,895 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LBT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lumberton Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM LBT
ICAO Code VNKT KLBT
City Kathmandu Lumberton
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 125 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.610000, -79.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lumberton (LBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) in Lumberton, United States is 12,895 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Kathmandu, it's 23:55 in Lumberton. 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 4,266 feet between the two airports. Lumberton Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lumberton (LBT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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