JRF
Kapolei
United States
11,291 km
7,016 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,291 km
7,016 mi / 6,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JRF KTM
Airport Name Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JRF KTM
ICAO Code PHJR VNKT
City Kapolei Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 21.310000, -158.070000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kapolei (JRF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,291 kilometers (7,016 miles / 6,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 10:29 in Kapolei, it's 02:14 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 4,360 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kapolei (JRF) 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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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