KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,110 km
7,525 miles
XPR
Pine Ridge
United States
Distance
12,110 km
7,525 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM XPR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pine Ridge Airport
IATA Code KTM XPR
ICAO Code VNKT KIEN
City Kathmandu Pine Ridge
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Denver
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,333 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.020000, -102.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pine Ridge (XPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) in Pine Ridge, United States is 12,110 kilometers (7,525 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 16:08 in Kathmandu, it's 03:23 in Pine Ridge. With a 12.75-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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Pine Ridge Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pine Ridge (XPR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 353° (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 Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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