ISP
New York
United States
12,081 km
7,507 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,081 km
7,507 mi / 6,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ISP KTM
Airport Name Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ISP KTM
ICAO Code KISP VNKT
City New York Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 99 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -73.100000 27.700000, 85.360000

New York (ISP) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) in New York, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,081 kilometers (7,507 miles / 6,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 15:35 in New York, it's 02:20 in Kathmandu. 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 4,291 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to New York (ISP) follows a heading of 343° (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 Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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