KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,679 km
10,985 miles
LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
Distance
17,679 km
10,985 mi / 9,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LSQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Maria Dolores Airport
IATA Code KTM LSQ
ICAO Code VNKT SCGE
City Kathmandu Los Angeles
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Santiago
Elevation 4,390 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -37.400000, -72.430000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Los Angeles (LSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile is 17,679 kilometers (10,985 miles / 9,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Chile. 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 Los Angeles. 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 4,016 feet between the two airports. Maria Dolores Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LSQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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