EIS
Road Town
VG
13,947 km
8,666 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,947 km
8,666 mi / 7,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Tortola
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EIS KTM
Airport Name Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EIS KTM
ICAO Code TUPJ VNKT
City Road Town Kathmandu
Country VG Nepal
Timezone America/Tortola Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 15 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 18.440000, -64.540000 27.700000, 85.360000

Road Town (EIS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Road Town, VG to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,947 kilometers (8,666 miles / 7,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 VG 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 14:55 in Road Town, it's 00:40 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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Road Town (EIS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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