The flight distance from Shumba Airport (JAE) in Jaen, Peru to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,039 kilometers (10,588 miles / 9,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 05:58 in Jaen, it's 16:43 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 1,913 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Shumba Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jaen (JAE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Shumba Airport (JAE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.