KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,419 km
8,338 miles
NEN
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
13,419 km
8,338 mi / 7,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NEN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Whitehouse Nolf Airport
IATA Code KTM NEN
ICAO Code VNKT KNEN
City Kathmandu Jacksonville
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.350000, -81.870000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Jacksonville (NEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Whitehouse Nolf Airport (NEN) in Jacksonville, United States is 13,419 kilometers (8,338 miles / 7,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 United States. 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 17:44 in Kathmandu, it's 06:59 in Jacksonville. 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 4,293 feet between the two airports. Whitehouse Nolf Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Jacksonville (NEN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 13° (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 Whitehouse Nolf Airport (NEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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