IQT
Iquitos
Peru
16,524 km
10,268 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,524 km
10,268 mi / 8,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Lima
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IQT KTM
Airport Name Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IQT KTM
ICAO Code SPQT VNKT
City Iquitos Kathmandu
Country Peru Nepal
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 306 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -73.310000 27.700000, 85.360000

Iquitos (IQT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos, Peru to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,524 kilometers (10,268 miles / 8,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Peru 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 12:29 in Iquitos, it's 23:14 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-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 4,084 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Iquitos (IQT) follows a heading of 316° (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 Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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