JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
8,947 km
5,559 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.75h
America/Nuuk
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JHS KTM
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JHS KTM
ICAO Code BGSS VNKT
City Sisimiut Kathmandu
Country Greenland Nepal
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 33 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 27.700000, 85.360000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:01 in Sisimiut, it's 05:46 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 4,357 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 345° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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