KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,728 km
7,909 miles
LFN
Louisburg
United States
Distance
12,728 km
7,909 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LFN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Triangle North Executive Airport
IATA Code KTM LFN
ICAO Code VNKT KLHZ
City Kathmandu Louisburg
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.000000, -78.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Louisburg (LFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) in Louisburg, United States is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,873 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 02:05 in Kathmandu, it's 15:20 in Louisburg. 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 4,022 feet between the two airports. Triangle North Executive Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Louisburg (LFN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 16° (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 Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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