KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,980 km
8,065 miles
MSC
Mesa
United States
Distance
12,980 km
8,065 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MSC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Falcon Field
IATA Code KTM MSC
ICAO Code VNKT KFFZ
City Kathmandu Mesa
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,394 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.460000, -111.730000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mesa (MSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States is 12,980 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:47 in Kathmandu, it's 08:02 in Mesa. 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 2,996 feet between the two airports. Falcon Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mesa (MSC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 343° (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 Falcon Field (MSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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