KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,319 km
7,654 miles
RCR
Rochester
United States
Distance
12,319 km
7,654 mi / 6,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RCR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Fulton County Airport
IATA Code KTM RCR
ICAO Code VNKT KRCR
City Kathmandu Rochester
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 4,390 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 41.070000, -86.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rochester (RCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Fulton County Airport (RCR) in Rochester, United States is 12,319 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 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 04:30 in Kathmandu, it's 17:45 in Rochester. 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 3,601 feet between the two airports. Fulton County Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RCR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Fulton County Airport (RCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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