KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,925 km
8,031 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
12,925 km
8,031 mi / 6,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
14°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM SJN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code KTM SJN
ICAO Code VNKT KSJN
City Kathmandu St Johns
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.520000, -109.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 12,925 kilometers (8,031 miles / 6,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 03:49 in Kathmandu, it's 15:04 in St Johns. With a 12.75-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 1,347 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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