KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,551 km
9,042 miles
POT
Ken Jones
Jamaica
Distance
14,551 km
9,042 mi / 7,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
337°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM POT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ken Jones Airport
IATA Code KTM POT
ICAO Code VNKT MKKJ
City Kathmandu Ken Jones
Country Nepal Jamaica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Jamaica
Elevation 4,390 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.200000, -76.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ken Jones (POT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ken Jones Airport (POT) in Ken Jones, Jamaica is 14,551 kilometers (9,042 miles / 7,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 05:17 in Kathmandu, it's 18:32 in Ken Jones. 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 4,370 feet between the two airports. Ken Jones Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ken Jones (POT) 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 Ken Jones Airport (POT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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