KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,841 km
8,600 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
13,841 km
8,600 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RSD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code KTM RSD
ICAO Code VNKT MYER
City Kathmandu Rock Sound
Country Nepal Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nassau
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.900000, -76.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 13,841 kilometers (8,600 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 18:53 in Kathmandu, it's 08:08 in Rock Sound. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Rock Sound Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rock Sound (RSD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 20° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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