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MDW to KTM: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,616 mi
12,257 km · 6,618 nm
15h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,616 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from KTM?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,616 miles (12,257 km, 6,618 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 10.8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to KTM?
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