KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,894 km
7,390 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
11,894 km
7,390 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

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Airport Comparison

KTM RRL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM RRL
ICAO Code VNKT KRRL
City Kathmandu Merrill
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 45.200000, -89.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 11,894 kilometers (7,390 miles / 6,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 21:49 in Kathmandu, it's 11:04 in Merrill. With a 10.75-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 3,072 feet between the two airports. Merrill Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 5° (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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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