JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
9,264 km
5,756 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,264 km
5,756 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.75h
America/Nuuk
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JFR KTM
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JFR KTM
ICAO Code BGPT VNKT
City Paamiut Kathmandu
Country Greenland Nepal
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 120 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 27.700000, 85.360000

Paamiut (JFR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,264 kilometers (5,756 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Greenland 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 12:01 in Paamiut, it's 19:46 in Kathmandu. With a 7.75-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 4,270 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Paamiut Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 340° (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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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