KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,250 km
7,612 miles
MOD
Modesto
United States
Distance
12,250 km
7,612 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM MOD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field
IATA Code KTM MOD
ICAO Code VNKT KMOD
City Kathmandu Modesto
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 99 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.630000, -120.950000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Modesto (MOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field (MOD) in Modesto, United States is 12,250 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 10:25 in Kathmandu, it's 21:40 in Modesto. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,291 feet between the two airports. Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Modesto (MOD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 335° (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 Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field (MOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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