KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
14,588 km
9,065 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,588 km
9,065 mi / 7,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Jamaica
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KIN KTM
Airport Name Norman Manley International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KIN KTM
ICAO Code MKJP VNKT
City Kingston Kathmandu
Country Jamaica Nepal
Timezone America/Jamaica Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 10 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 17.940000, -76.790000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kingston (KIN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,588 kilometers (9,065 miles / 7,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Jamaica 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 06:06 in Kingston, it's 16:51 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Norman Manley International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kingston (KIN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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