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Flight Distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to San Diego (SAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KTMVNKT
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,886 km8,007 miles • 6,958 NM
Destination Airport
KSANSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Direct Distance
12,886 km
8,007 Statute Miles
6,958 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 40m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,160 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
21° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 40m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 30m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
25h 17m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 NP→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
- City / Country: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO Code: VNKT
- Coordinates: 27.6966°, 85.3591°
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Elevation: 4390 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
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