JIP
Jipijapa
Ecuador
16,694 km
10,373 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,694 km
10,373 mi / 9,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JIP KTM
Airport Name Jipijapa Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JIP KTM
ICAO Code SEJI VNKT
City Jipijapa Kathmandu
Country Ecuador Nepal
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 223 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -1.000000, -80.670000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jipijapa (JIP) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jipijapa Airport (JIP) in Jipijapa, Ecuador to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,694 kilometers (10,373 miles / 9,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Ecuador 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 09:50 in Jipijapa, it's 20:35 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 4,167 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jipijapa Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jipijapa (JIP) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Jipijapa Airport (JIP) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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