KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,002 km
5,593 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
9,002 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SMU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code KTM SMU
ICAO Code VNKT PASP
City Kathmandu Sheep Mountain
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 61.810000, -147.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 9,002 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 08:28 in Kathmandu, it's 17:43 in Sheep Mountain. With a 14.75-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 1,640 feet between the two airports. Sheep Mountain Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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