KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,300 km
7,643 miles
TNU
Newton
United States
Distance
12,300 km
7,643 mi / 6,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM TNU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field
IATA Code KTM TNU
ICAO Code VNKT KTNU
City Kathmandu Newton
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 953 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.670000, -93.020000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Newton (TNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) in Newton, United States is 12,300 kilometers (7,643 miles / 6,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 11:20 in Kathmandu, it's 23:35 in Newton. 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 3,438 feet between the two airports. Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Newton (TNU) 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 Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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