JHM
Lahaina
United States
11,431 km
7,103 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,431 km
7,103 mi / 6,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
307°
northwest

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JHM KTM
Airport Name Kapalua Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JHM KTM
ICAO Code PHJH VNKT
City Lahaina Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 256 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 20.960000, -156.670000 27.700000, 85.360000

Lahaina (JHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kapalua Airport (JHM) in Lahaina, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,431 kilometers (7,103 miles / 6,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 09:23 in Lahaina, it's 01:08 in Kathmandu. With a 15.75-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 4,134 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kapalua Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lahaina (JHM) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Kapalua Airport (JHM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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