KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,783 km
7,943 miles
TNP
Twentynine Palms
United States
Distance
12,783 km
7,943 mi / 6,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TNP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Twentynine Palms Airport
IATA Code KTM TNP
ICAO Code VNKT KTNP
City Kathmandu Twentynine Palms
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,888 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.130000, -115.950000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Twentynine Palms (TNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) in Twentynine Palms, United States is 12,783 kilometers (7,943 miles / 6,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 09:08 in Kathmandu, it's 19:23 in Twentynine Palms. With a 13.75-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 2,502 feet between the two airports. Twentynine Palms Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Twentynine Palms (TNP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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