JSU
Maniitsoq
Greenland
9,064 km
5,632 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,064 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.75h
America/Nuuk
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JSU KTM
Airport Name Maniitsoq Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JSU KTM
ICAO Code BGMQ VNKT
City Maniitsoq Kathmandu
Country Greenland Nepal
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 91 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 65.410000, -52.940000 27.700000, 85.360000

Maniitsoq (JSU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) in Maniitsoq, Greenland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,064 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Greenland 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 04:31 in Maniitsoq, it's 12:16 in Kathmandu. With a 7.75-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 4,299 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Maniitsoq Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Maniitsoq (JSU) follows a heading of 344° (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 Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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