KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,920 km
8,649 miles
RCY
Rum Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
13,920 km
8,649 mi / 7,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RCY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rum Cay Airport
IATA Code KTM RCY
ICAO Code VNKT MYRP
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nassau
Elevation 4,390 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 23.680000, -74.840000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) in Rum Cay Airport, Bahamas is 13,920 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Bahamas. 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 02:20 in Kathmandu, it's 15:35 in Rum Cay Airport. 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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Rum Cay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rum Cay Airport (RCY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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