KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,502 km
9,011 miles
LDO
Aurora
Suriname
Distance
14,502 km
9,011 mi / 7,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LDO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ladouanie Airport
IATA Code KTM LDO
ICAO Code VNKT SMDO
City Kathmandu Aurora
Country Nepal Suriname
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Paramaribo
Elevation 4,390 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.380000, -55.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Aurora (LDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ladouanie Airport (LDO) in Aurora, Suriname is 14,502 kilometers (9,011 miles / 7,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Nepal with Suriname. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Kathmandu, it's 10:09 in Aurora. With a 8.75-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 4,154 feet between the two airports. Ladouanie Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Aurora (LDO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Ladouanie Airport (LDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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