KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,584 km
9,062 miles
KTP
Tinson Pen
Jamaica
Distance
14,584 km
9,062 mi / 7,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM KTP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tinson Pen Airport
IATA Code KTM KTP
ICAO Code VNKT MKTP
City Kathmandu Tinson Pen
Country Nepal Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Jamaica
Elevation 4,390 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.990000, -76.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tinson Pen (KTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) in Tinson Pen, Jamaica is 14,584 kilometers (9,062 miles / 7,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Nepal with Jamaica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Kathmandu, it's 05:23 in Tinson Pen. 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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Tinson Pen Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tinson Pen (KTP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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