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BBX to RUK: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Wings Field) → Rukumkot (Rukum Chaurjahari Airport)
7,470 mi
12,022 km · 6,491 nm
15h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,470 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 7m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
- RUK — Rukum Chaurjahari Airport · Rukumkot, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Near RUK
- SKH · Surkhet Airport34 mi away
- DNP · Tulsipur Airport36 mi away
- JUM · Jumla Airport45 mi away
- DOP · Dolpa Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BBX from RUK?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 7,470 miles (12,022 km, 6,491 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BBX to RUK?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 7m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BBX to RUK?
Nonstop service on BBX–RUK depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 7m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rukumkot?
Rukumkot is 9.8 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BBX to RUK?
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Why are some BBX to RUK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BBX–RUK tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.