HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
14,775 km
9,181 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,775 km
9,181 mi / 7,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Caracas
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HGE KTM
Airport Name Higuerote Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HGE KTM
ICAO Code SVHG VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Venezuela Nepal
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 10 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 10.460000, -66.090000 27.700000, 85.360000

Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,775 kilometers (9,181 miles / 7,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Venezuela 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 12:32 in Higuerote Airport, it's 22:17 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Higuerote Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) follows a heading of 320° (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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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