KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,529 km
7,164 miles
MDJ
Madras
United States
Distance
11,529 km
7,164 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MDJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Madras Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM MDJ
ICAO Code VNKT KS33
City Kathmandu Madras
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.670000, -121.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Madras (MDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States is 11,529 kilometers (7,164 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 02:38 in Kathmandu, it's 12:53 in Madras. With a 13.75-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 1,952 feet between the two airports. Madras Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Madras (MDJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 336° (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 Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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