KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,935 km
7,416 miles
SPF
Spearfish
United States
Distance
11,935 km
7,416 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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KTM SPF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field
IATA Code KTM SPF
ICAO Code VNKT KSPF
City Kathmandu Spearfish
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,933 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 44.480000, -103.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Spearfish (SPF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) in Spearfish, United States is 11,935 kilometers (7,416 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 03:56 in Kathmandu, it's 15:11 in Spearfish. 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.

The return flight from Spearfish (SPF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 352° (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 Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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