IAD
Washington
United States
12,241 km
7,606 miles
JMO
Jomsom
Nepal
Distance
12,241 km
7,606 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD JMO
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Jomsom Airport
IATA Code IAD JMO
ICAO Code KIAD VNJS
City Washington Jomsom
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 312 ft 9,000 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 28.780000, 83.720000

Washington (IAD) to Jomsom (JMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Jomsom Airport (JMO) in Jomsom, Nepal is 12,241 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 08:43 in Washington, it's 19:28 in Jomsom. With a 10.75-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 8,688 feet between the two airports. Jomsom Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jomsom (JMO) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jomsom Airport (JMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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