JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
8,470 km
5,263 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,470 km
5,263 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.75h
America/Nuuk
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JUV KTM
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JUV KTM
ICAO Code BGUK VNKT
City Upernavik Kathmandu
Country Greenland Nepal
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 414 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 27.700000, 85.360000

Upernavik (JUV) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,470 kilometers (5,263 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:34 in Upernavik, it's 02:19 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 3,976 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Upernavik Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Upernavik (JUV) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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