KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,043 km
9,347 miles
RTB
Roatan Island
Honduras
Distance
15,043 km
9,347 mi / 8,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RTB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport
IATA Code KTM RTB
ICAO Code VNKT MHRO
City Kathmandu Roatan Island
Country Nepal Honduras
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,390 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 16.320000, -86.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Roatan Island (RTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) in Roatan Island, Honduras is 15,043 kilometers (9,347 miles / 8,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Honduras. 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 00:06 in Kathmandu, it's 12:21 in Roatan Island. 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 4,372 feet between the two airports. Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Roatan Island (RTB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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