KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,196 km
7,578 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
12,196 km
7,578 mi / 6,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
344°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM NEL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code KTM NEL
ICAO Code VNKT KNEL
City Kathmandu Lakehurst
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 40.040000, -74.350000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 12,196 kilometers (7,578 miles / 6,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 18:44 in Kathmandu, it's 08:59 in Lakehurst. With a 9.75-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 4,289 feet between the two airports. Lakehurst Maxfield Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lakehurst (NEL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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