KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,030 km
8,718 miles
VQS
Isla De Vieques
United States
Distance
14,030 km
8,718 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VQS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code KTM VQS
ICAO Code VNKT TJVQ
City Kathmandu Isla De Vieques
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 4,390 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.130000, -65.490000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Isla De Vieques (VQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) in Isla De Vieques, United States is 14,030 kilometers (8,718 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 14:19 in Kathmandu, it's 04:34 in Isla De Vieques. 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 4,341 feet between the two airports. Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Isla De Vieques (VQS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 32° (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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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