JCT
Junction
United States
13,520 km
8,401 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,520 km
8,401 mi / 7,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

JCT KTM
Airport Name Kimble County Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JCT KTM
ICAO Code KJCT VNKT
City Junction Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,754 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 30.510000, -99.760000 27.700000, 85.360000

Junction (JCT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimble County Airport (JCT) in Junction, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,520 kilometers (8,401 miles / 7,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 22:01 in Junction, it's 09:46 in Kathmandu. 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 2,636 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kimble County Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Junction (JCT) follows a heading of 5° (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 Kimble County Airport (JCT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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