Distance From Des Moines General Hospital Heliport to Tribhuvan International Airport

The distance from Des Moines General Hospital Heliport () to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 7649 miles or 12309 kilometers or 6642 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Des Moines ( United States ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Kathmandu takes around 17 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines General Hospital Heliport, Des Moines, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 17 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KTM

Kilometers		12309 km
Statute Miles		7649 miles
Nautical Miles		6642 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 35 minutes

Des Moines General Hospital Heliport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - to KTM Flight Path

Location of Des Moines General Hospital Heliport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KTM

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 10 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 10 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2026-09-23, 19:27:24 CDT
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-09-24, 06:12:24 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Des Moines General Hospital Heliport ( / 3IA3) Des Moines, United States

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal