KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,912 km
8,023 miles
SPZ
Springdale
United States
Distance
12,912 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SPZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Springdale Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM SPZ
ICAO Code VNKT KASG
City Kathmandu Springdale
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,353 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.180000, -94.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Springdale (SPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) in Springdale, United States is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 10:31 in Kathmandu, it's 22:46 in Springdale. 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 3,038 feet between the two airports. Springdale Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Springdale (SPZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (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 Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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