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RFD to KTM: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,595 mi
12,223 km · 6,600 nm
15h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,595 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 22m 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
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, 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 RFD
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 RFD from KTM?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,595 miles (12,223 km, 6,600 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 22m 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 Rockford and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 10.8 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to KTM?
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