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JFK to KTM: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,529 mi
12,117 km · 6,543 nm
15h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,529 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 14m 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
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from KTM?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,529 miles (12,117 km, 6,543 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 9.8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to KTM?
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