KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,593 km
7,204 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
11,593 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RDR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code KTM RDR
ICAO Code VNKT KRDR
City Kathmandu Grand Forks
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 911 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 48.000000, -97.400000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 11,593 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 10:27 in Kathmandu, it's 22:42 in Grand Forks. 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 3,479 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Afb Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (RDR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 357° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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