KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,739 km
7,916 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
12,739 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM RBF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code KTM RBF
ICAO Code VNKT KL35
City Kathmandu Big Bear City
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.260000, -116.860000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 12,739 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 18:35 in Kathmandu, it's 04:50 in Big Bear City. 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 2,362 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 338° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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