JBQ
La Isabela
Dominican Republic
14,226 km
8,840 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,226 km
8,840 mi / 7,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

JBQ KTM
Airport Name La Isabela International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JBQ KTM
ICAO Code MDJB VNKT
City La Isabela Kathmandu
Country Dominican Republic Nepal
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 98 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 18.570000, -69.990000 27.700000, 85.360000

La Isabela (JBQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) in La Isabela, Dominican Republic to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,226 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Dominican Republic 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 07:44 in La Isabela, it's 17:29 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 4,292 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than La Isabela International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to La Isabela (JBQ) follows a heading of 330° (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 La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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