Distance From Desert Rock Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, DRA - KTM Distance

The distance from Desert Rock Airport (DRA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 7781 miles or 12521 kilometers or 6757 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 Mercury ( United States ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercury and Kathmandu takes around 17 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Desert Rock Airport, Mercury, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 17 hours 53 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 • DRA - KTM

Kilometers		12521 km
Statute Miles		7781 miles
Nautical Miles		6757 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 53 minutes

Desert Rock Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - DRA to KTM Flight Path

Location of Desert Rock Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mercury to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mercury, United States and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Mercury, United States and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRA - KTM

Time difference between Mercury (United States) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 12 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 12 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of Mercury.

Location	Local Time
Mercury (United States)	2026-09-23, 14:26:52 PDT
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-09-24, 03:11:52 +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

Desert Rock Airport (DRA / KDRA) Mercury, United States

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal