KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,868 km
9,239 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
14,868 km
9,239 mi / 8,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM LZC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code KTM LZC
ICAO Code VNKT MMLC
City Kathmandu Lazaro Cardenas
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.000000, -102.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 14,868 kilometers (9,239 miles / 8,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Kathmandu, it's 04:31 in Lazaro Cardenas. With a 11.75-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 4,351 feet between the two airports. Lazaro Cardenas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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