JFK
New York
United States
12,169 km
7,562 miles
RHP
Ramechhap
Nepal
Distance
12,169 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK RHP
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Ramechhap Airport
IATA Code JFK RHP
ICAO Code KJFK VNRC
City New York Ramechhap
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 27.390000, 86.060000

New York (JFK) to Ramechhap (RHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Ramechhap Airport (RHP) in Ramechhap, Nepal is 12,169 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 23:59 in New York, it's 10:44 in Ramechhap. 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 1,542 feet between the two airports. Ramechhap Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Ramechhap (RHP) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 344° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ramechhap Airport (RHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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