AUS
Austin
United States
13,475 km
8,373 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
13,475 km
8,373 mi / 7,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

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AUS RUK
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code AUS RUK
ICAO Code KAUS VNRK
City Austin Rukumkot
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 542 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 28.630000, 82.190000

Austin (AUS) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 13,475 kilometers (8,373 miles / 7,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Austin, it's 22:05 in Rukumkot. With a 11.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,959 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 360° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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