KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,785 km
9,809 miles
MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
Distance
15,785 km
9,809 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MQU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Jose Celestino Mutis Airport
IATA Code KTM MQU
ICAO Code VNKT SKQU
City Kathmandu Mariquita
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,531 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.210000, -74.880000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mariquita (MQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia is 15,785 kilometers (9,809 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 20:35 in Kathmandu, it's 09:50 in Mariquita. 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 2,859 feet between the two airports. Jose Celestino Mutis Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mariquita (MQU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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