CBB
Cochabamba
Bolivia
16,887 km
10,493 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,887 km
10,493 mi / 9,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/La_Paz
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CBB KTM
Airport Name Jorge Wilsterman International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CBB KTM
ICAO Code SLCB VNKT
City Cochabamba Kathmandu
Country Bolivia Nepal
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 8,360 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -17.420000, -66.180000 27.700000, 85.360000

Cochabamba (CBB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba, Bolivia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,887 kilometers (10,493 miles / 9,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 10:49 in Cochabamba, it's 20:34 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 3,970 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Jorge Wilsterman International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cochabamba (CBB) follows a heading of 285° (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 Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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