BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
17,158 km
10,661 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,158 km
10,661 mi / 9,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Santiago
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BBA KTM
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BBA KTM
ICAO Code SCBA VNKT
City Balmaceda Kathmandu
Country Chile Nepal
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,722 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 27.700000, 85.360000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,158 kilometers (10,661 miles / 9,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in Balmaceda, it's 16:33 in Kathmandu. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,668 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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