KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,603 km
9,074 miles
NEG
Negril
Jamaica
Distance
14,603 km
9,074 mi / 7,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NEG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Negril Airport
IATA Code KTM NEG
ICAO Code VNKT MKNG
City Kathmandu Negril
Country Nepal Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Jamaica
Elevation 4,390 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.340000, -78.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Negril (NEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica is 14,603 kilometers (9,074 miles / 7,885 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 02:36 in Kathmandu, it's 15:51 in Negril. 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Negril Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Negril (NEG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 19° (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 Negril Airport (NEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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