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SZL to KTM: distance & flight time
Knobnoster (Whiteman Air Force Base) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,847 mi
12,628 km · 6,819 nm
15h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,847 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 51m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZL — Whiteman Air Force Base · Knobnoster, 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 SZL
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport62 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport65 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport70 mi away
- COU · Columbia Regional Airport72 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 SZL from KTM?
The flight distance from Knobnoster (SZL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,847 miles (12,628 km, 6,819 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZL to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SZL to KTM?
Nonstop service on SZL–KTM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Knobnoster and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 11.8 hours ahead of Knobnoster.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZL to KTM?
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Why are some SZL to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZL–KTM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.