KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,291 km
7,016 miles
LIZ
Limestone
United States
Distance
11,291 km
7,016 mi / 6,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM LIZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Loring International Airport
IATA Code KTM LIZ
ICAO Code VNKT ME16
City Kathmandu Limestone
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 746 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.950000, -67.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Limestone (LIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Loring International Airport (LIZ) in Limestone, United States is 11,291 kilometers (7,016 miles / 6,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 02:00 in Kathmandu, it's 16:15 in Limestone. With a 9.75-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 3,644 feet between the two airports. Loring International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Limestone (LIZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 24° (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 Loring International Airport (LIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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