KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,028 km
7,474 miles
OWA
Owatonna
United States
Distance
12,028 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM OWA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM OWA
ICAO Code VNKT KOWA
City Kathmandu Owatonna
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,145 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.120000, -93.260000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Owatonna (OWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States is 12,028 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 14:48 in Kathmandu, it's 03:03 in Owatonna. 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 3,245 feet between the two airports. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Owatonna (OWA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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