Distance From Tribhuvan International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, KTM - SJC Distance

The distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 7606 miles or 12240 kilometers or 6605 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kathmandu ( Nepal ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kathmandu and San Jose takes around 17 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 17 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KTM - SJC

Kilometers		12240 km
Statute Miles		7606 miles
Nautical Miles		6605 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 29 minutes

Tribhuvan International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - KTM to SJC Flight Path

Location of Tribhuvan International Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kathmandu to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kathmandu, Nepal and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KTM - SJC

Time difference between Kathmandu (Nepal) and San Jose (United States) is 12 Hours 45 Minutes.
San Jose time is 12 Hours 45 Minutes behind Kathmandu.

Location	Local Time
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-05-05, 07:17:14 +0545
San Jose (United States)	2026-05-04, 18:32:14 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal

Destination

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States