KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,489 km
5,275 miles
RBY
Ruby
United States
Distance
8,489 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM RBY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ruby Airport
IATA Code KTM RBY
ICAO Code VNKT PARY
City Kathmandu Ruby
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 658 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 64.730000, -155.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ruby (RBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ruby Airport (RBY) in Ruby, United States is 8,489 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with United States. 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 13:46 in Kathmandu, it's 23:01 in Ruby. With a 14.75-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 3,733 feet between the two airports. Ruby Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ruby (RBY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Ruby Airport (RBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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