KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,261 km
9,483 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
15,261 km
9,483 mi / 8,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RFS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code KTM RFS
ICAO Code VNKT MNRT
City Kathmandu La Rosita
Country Nepal Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Managua
Elevation 4,390 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 13.890000, -84.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 15,261 kilometers (9,483 miles / 8,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Nicaragua. 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 19:15 in Kathmandu, it's 07:30 in La Rosita. With a 11.75-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 4,197 feet between the two airports. Rosita Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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