KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,886 km
8,007 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
21°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM SAN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KTM SAN
ICAO Code VNKT KSAN
City Kathmandu San Diego
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 02:54 in Kathmandu, it's 14:09 in San Diego. With a 12.75-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 4,373 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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