KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,031 km
8,718 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
14,031 km
8,718 mi / 7,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM STX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code KTM STX
ICAO Code VNKT TISX
City Kathmandu Christiansted
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/St_Thomas
Elevation 4,390 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.700000, -64.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 14,031 kilometers (8,718 miles / 7,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 06:09 in Kathmandu, it's 20:24 in Christiansted. With a 9.75-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 4,316 feet between the two airports. Henry E Rohlsen Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Christiansted (STX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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