KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,864 km
7,994 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
12,864 km
7,994 mi / 6,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RKW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM RKW
ICAO Code VNKT KRKW
City Kathmandu Rockwood
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.920000, -84.690000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 12,864 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 06:41 in Kathmandu, it's 18:56 in Rockwood. With a 11.75-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 2,726 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 10° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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