KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,741 km
7,296 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
11,741 km
7,296 mi / 6,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM SFM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM SFM
ICAO Code VNKT KSFM
City Kathmandu Sanford
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.390000, -70.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 11,741 kilometers (7,296 miles / 6,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 12:07 in Kathmandu, it's 02:22 in Sanford. With a 9.75-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 4,146 feet between the two airports. Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sanford (SFM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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