KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,944 km
8,664 miles
NEV
Charlestown
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Distance
13,944 km
8,664 mi / 7,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NEV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Vance W. Amory International Airport
IATA Code KTM NEV
ICAO Code VNKT TKPN
City Kathmandu Charlestown
Country Nepal Saint Kitts and Nevis
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/St_Kitts
Elevation 4,390 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.210000, -62.590000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Charlestown (NEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis is 13,944 kilometers (8,664 miles / 7,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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 09:00 in Kathmandu, it's 23:15 in Charlestown. With a 9.75-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 4,376 feet between the two airports. Vance W. Amory International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Charlestown (NEV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 35° (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 Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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