KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,734 km
7,912 miles
TBN
Fort Leonard Wood
United States
Distance
12,734 km
7,912 mi / 6,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM TBN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field
IATA Code KTM TBN
ICAO Code VNKT KTBN
City Kathmandu Fort Leonard Wood
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.740000, -92.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Leonard Wood (TBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) in Fort Leonard Wood, United States is 12,734 kilometers (7,912 miles / 6,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 08:53 in Kathmandu, it's 21:08 in Fort Leonard Wood. 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 3,231 feet between the two airports. Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Leonard Wood (TBN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 2° (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 Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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