JAC
Jackson
United States
11,917 km
7,405 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,917 km
7,405 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAC KTM
Airport Name Jackson Hole Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JAC KTM
ICAO Code KJAC VNKT
City Jackson Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,451 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 43.610000, -110.740000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jackson (JAC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Jackson, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,917 kilometers (7,405 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 08:21 in Jackson, it's 21:06 in Kathmandu. With a 12.75-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 2,061 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Jackson Hole Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jackson (JAC) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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