KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,317 km
10,139 miles
LET
Leticia
Colombia
Distance
16,317 km
10,139 mi / 8,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
311°
northwest

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KTM LET
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport
IATA Code KTM LET
ICAO Code VNKT SKLT
City Kathmandu Leticia
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 277 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.190000, -69.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Leticia (LET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, Colombia is 16,317 kilometers (10,139 miles / 8,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Colombia. 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 22:21 in Kathmandu, it's 11:36 in Leticia. 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 4,113 feet between the two airports. Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Leticia (LET) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 42° (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 Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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