KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,505 km
7,770 miles
LOW
Louisa
United States
Distance
12,505 km
7,770 mi / 6,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LOW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Louisa County/Freeman Field
IATA Code KTM LOW
ICAO Code VNKT KLKU
City Kathmandu Louisa
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 494 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.010000, -77.970000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Louisa (LOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) in Louisa, United States is 12,505 kilometers (7,770 miles / 6,752 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 20:47 in Kathmandu, it's 10:02 in Louisa. 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 3,896 feet between the two airports. Louisa County/Freeman Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Louisa (LOW) 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 Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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