KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,254 km
8,236 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
13,254 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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KTM MPS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM MPS
ICAO Code VNKT KOSA
City Kathmandu Mount Pleasant
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.100000, -94.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 13,254 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 03:14 in Kathmandu, it's 15:29 in Mount Pleasant. 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 4,026 feet between the two airports. Mount Pleasant Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 360° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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