KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,571 km
9,054 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
14,571 km
9,054 mi / 7,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MBJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code KTM MBJ
ICAO Code VNKT MKJS
City Kathmandu Montego Bay
Country Nepal Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Jamaica
Elevation 4,390 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.500000, -77.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 14,571 kilometers (9,054 miles / 7,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Nepal with Jamaica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Kathmandu, it's 21:27 in Montego Bay. 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 4,386 feet between the two airports. Sangster International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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