KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,230 km
7,599 miles
NUQ
Mountain View
United States
Distance
12,230 km
7,599 mi / 6,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NUQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Moffett Federal Airfield
IATA Code KTM NUQ
ICAO Code VNKT KNUQ
City Kathmandu Mountain View
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.420000, -122.050000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 12,230 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 02:41 in Kathmandu, it's 12:56 in Mountain View. With a 13.75-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 4,353 feet between the two airports. Moffett Federal Airfield sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mountain View (NUQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 334° (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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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