KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,110 km
7,525 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
12,110 km
7,525 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

KTM RTL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM RTL
ICAO Code VNKT K0F3
City Kathmandu Spirit Lake
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.390000, -95.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 12,110 kilometers (7,525 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 16:07 in Kathmandu, it's 05:22 in Spirit Lake. 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 2,956 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 360° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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