KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,463 km
10,230 miles
MGD
Magdalena
Bolivia
Distance
16,463 km
10,230 mi / 8,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MGD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Magdalena Airport
IATA Code KTM MGD
ICAO Code VNKT SLMG
City Kathmandu Magdalena
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 462 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.260000, -64.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Magdalena (MGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Magdalena Airport (MGD) in Magdalena, Bolivia is 16,463 kilometers (10,230 miles / 8,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Bolivia. 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 17:03 in Kathmandu, it's 07:18 in Magdalena. With a 9.75-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 3,928 feet between the two airports. Magdalena Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Magdalena (MGD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Magdalena Airport (MGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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