KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,040 km
8,724 miles
NQX
Key West
United States
Distance
14,040 km
8,724 mi / 7,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NQX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport
IATA Code KTM NQX
ICAO Code VNKT KNQX
City Kathmandu Key West
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.570000, -81.690000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Key West (NQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 14,040 kilometers (8,724 miles / 7,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 21:34 in Kathmandu, it's 10:49 in Key West. 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 4,384 feet between the two airports. Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Key West (NQX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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