BQN
Aguadilla
United States
14,086 km
8,753 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,086 km
8,753 mi / 7,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BQN KTM
Airport Name Rafael Hernandez Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BQN KTM
ICAO Code TJBQ VNKT
City Aguadilla Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 237 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 18.490000, -67.130000 27.700000, 85.360000

Aguadilla (BQN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,086 kilometers (8,753 miles / 7,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Aguadilla, it's 10:33 in Kathmandu. With a 9.75-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 4,153 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Rafael Hernandez Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Aguadilla (BQN) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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