JST
Johnstown
United States
12,277 km
7,629 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,277 km
7,629 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/New_York
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

JST KTM
Airport Name John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JST KTM
ICAO Code KJST VNKT
City Johnstown Kathmandu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,284 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 40.320000, -78.830000 27.700000, 85.360000

Johnstown (JST) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport (JST) in Johnstown, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,277 kilometers (7,629 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 10:15 in Johnstown, it's 20:00 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 2,106 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Johnstown (JST) follows a heading of 347° (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 John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport (JST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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