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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kathmandu (KTM)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,718 km7,903 miles • 6,867 NM
Destination Airport
VNKTKTM
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport
Direct Distance
12,718 km
7,903 Statute Miles
6,867 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 28m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,145 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
337° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 28m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 19m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 NP
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
- City / Country: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO Code: VNKT
- Coordinates: 27.6966°, 85.3591°
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Elevation: 4390 ft
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