KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,326 km
8,280 miles
MDD
Midland
United States
Distance
13,326 km
8,280 mi / 7,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM MDD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Midland Airpark
IATA Code KTM MDD
ICAO Code VNKT KMDD
City Kathmandu Midland
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,805 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.040000, -102.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Midland (MDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Midland Airpark (MDD) in Midland, United States is 13,326 kilometers (8,280 miles / 7,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 23:43 in Kathmandu, it's 11:58 in Midland. With a 11.75-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 1,585 feet between the two airports. Midland Airpark sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Midland (MDD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Midland Airpark (MDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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