KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,571 km
7,190 miles
LWT
Lewistown
United States
Distance
11,571 km
7,190 mi / 6,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM LWT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lewistown Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM LWT
ICAO Code VNKT KLWT
City Kathmandu Lewistown
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 47.050000, -109.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lewistown (LWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) in Lewistown, United States is 11,571 kilometers (7,190 miles / 6,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 04:59 in Kathmandu, it's 16:14 in Lewistown. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lewistown (LWT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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