KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,580 km
9,060 miles
MID
Merida
Mexico
Distance
14,580 km
9,060 mi / 7,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM MID
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport
IATA Code KTM MID
ICAO Code VNKT MMMD
City Kathmandu Merida
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Merida
Elevation 4,390 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.940000, -89.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merida (MID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) in Merida, Mexico is 14,580 kilometers (9,060 miles / 7,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 23:15 in Kathmandu, it's 11:30 in Merida. 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 4,352 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merida (MID) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 6° (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 Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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