KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,082 km
8,129 miles
MGE
Marietta
United States
Distance
13,082 km
8,129 mi / 7,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM MGE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Dobbins Arb Airport
IATA Code KTM MGE
ICAO Code VNKT KMGE
City Kathmandu Marietta
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.910000, -84.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Marietta (MGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Dobbins Arb Airport (MGE) in Marietta, United States is 13,082 kilometers (8,129 miles / 7,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 03:36 in Kathmandu, it's 16:51 in Marietta. 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 3,322 feet between the two airports. Dobbins Arb Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Marietta (MGE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 10° (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 Dobbins Arb Airport (MGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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