KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,411 km
9,576 miles
RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Distance
15,411 km
9,576 mi / 8,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
343°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM RNI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Corn Island
IATA Code KTM RNI
ICAO Code VNKT MNCI
City Kathmandu Corn Island
Country Nepal Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Managua
Elevation 4,390 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 12.160000, -83.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Corn Island (RNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua is 15,411 kilometers (9,576 miles / 8,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 06:48 in Kathmandu, it's 19:03 in Corn Island. 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 4,389 feet between the two airports. Corn Island sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Corn Island (RNI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 16° (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 Corn Island (RNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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