KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,043 km
7,483 miles
NSL
Slayton
United States
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM NSL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Slayton Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM NSL
ICAO Code VNKT KDVP
City Kathmandu Slayton
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,623 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.990000, -95.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Slayton (NSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL) in Slayton, United States is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 10:50 in Kathmandu, it's 23:05 in Slayton. 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 2,767 feet between the two airports. Slayton Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Slayton (NSL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 359° (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 Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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