The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Cairns Army Air Field (Fort Novosel) Airport (OZR) in Fort Novosel (Ozark), United States is 13,386 kilometers (8,318 miles / 7,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 08:06 in Kathmandu, it's 20:21 in Fort Novosel (Ozark). 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 4,089 feet between the two airports. Cairns Army Air Field (Fort Novosel) Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Novosel (Ozark) (OZR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 9° (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 Cairns Army Air Field (Fort Novosel) Airport (OZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.