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KTM to JRA: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → New York (West 30th St. Heliport)
7,526 mi
12,112 km · 6,540 nm
15h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,526 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Near JRA
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTM from JRA?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to New York (JRA) is 7,526 miles (12,112 km, 6,540 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to JRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 13m 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 KTM to JRA?
Nonstop service on KTM–JRA 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 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
New York is 9.7 hours behind Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to JRA?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on KTM–JRA that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some KTM to JRA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KTM–JRA 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.