KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,773 km
8,558 miles
NIR
Beeville
United States
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM NIR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Chase Field Industrial Airport
IATA Code KTM NIR
ICAO Code VNKT KTX2
City Kathmandu Beeville
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 28.360000, -97.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Beeville (NIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 19:47 in Kathmandu, it's 09:02 in Beeville. With a 10.75-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 4,206 feet between the two airports. Chase Field Industrial Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Beeville (NIR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 357° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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