JAU
Jauja
Peru
17,347 km
10,779 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,347 km
10,779 mi / 9,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Lima
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAU KTM
Airport Name Francisco Carle Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JAU KTM
ICAO Code SPJJ VNKT
City Jauja Kathmandu
Country Peru Nepal
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 11,034 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -11.780000, -75.470000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jauja (JAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) in Jauja, Peru to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,347 kilometers (10,779 miles / 9,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 05:24 in Jauja, it's 16:09 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 6,644 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Francisco Carle Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jauja (JAU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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