KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,999 km
8,077 miles
SNL
Shawnee
United States
Distance
12,999 km
8,077 mi / 7,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SNL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shawnee Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM SNL
ICAO Code VNKT KSNL
City Kathmandu Shawnee
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,073 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.360000, -96.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shawnee (SNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) in Shawnee, United States is 12,999 kilometers (8,077 miles / 7,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 03:18 in Kathmandu, it's 15:33 in Shawnee. With a 11.75-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 3,317 feet between the two airports. Shawnee Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shawnee (SNL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 358° (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 Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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