KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,019 km
7,468 miles
WBR
Big Rapids
United States
Distance
12,019 km
7,468 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM WBR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Roben-Hood Airport
IATA Code KTM WBR
ICAO Code VNKT KRQB
City Kathmandu Big Rapids
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Detroit
Elevation 4,390 ft 990 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.720000, -85.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Big Rapids (WBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) in Big Rapids, United States is 12,019 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 02:55 in Kathmandu, it's 16:10 in Big Rapids. With a 10.75-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 3,400 feet between the two airports. Roben-Hood Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Big Rapids (WBR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 9° (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 Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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