BVK
Itenes
Bolivia
16,451 km
10,222 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,451 km
10,222 mi / 8,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/La_Paz
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BVK KTM
Airport Name Huacaraje Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BVK KTM
ICAO Code SLHJ VNKT
City Itenes Kathmandu
Country Bolivia Nepal
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 846 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -13.550000, -63.750000 27.700000, 85.360000

Itenes (BVK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Huacaraje Airport (BVK) in Itenes, Bolivia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,451 kilometers (10,222 miles / 8,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Bolivia 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 10:53 in Itenes, it's 20:38 in Kathmandu. With a 9.75-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 3,544 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Huacaraje Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Itenes (BVK) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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