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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.
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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.
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?
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