The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 12,939 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 16:50 in Kathmandu, it's 05:05 in Columbia/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 3,709 feet between the two airports. Maury County Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 7° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.