KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,547 km
9,039 miles
OCJ
Ocho Rios
Jamaica
Distance
14,547 km
9,039 mi / 7,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM OCJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Boscobel Aerodrome
IATA Code KTM OCJ
ICAO Code VNKT MKBS
City Kathmandu Ocho Rios
Country Nepal Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Jamaica
Elevation 4,390 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.400000, -76.970000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ocho Rios (OCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is 14,547 kilometers (9,039 miles / 7,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 16:52 in Kathmandu, it's 06:07 in Ocho Rios. 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 4,300 feet between the two airports. Boscobel Aerodrome sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ocho Rios (OCJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 21° (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 Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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