JEF
Jefferson City
United States
12,639 km
7,854 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,639 km
7,854 mi / 6,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JEF KTM
Airport Name Jefferson City Memorial Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JEF KTM
ICAO Code KJEF VNKT
City Jefferson City Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 549 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.590000, -92.160000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jefferson City (JEF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,639 kilometers (7,854 miles / 6,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 05:55 in Jefferson City, it's 17:40 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 3,841 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jefferson City (JEF) follows a heading of 358° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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