KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,860 km
9,855 miles
NQU
Nuqui
Colombia
Distance
15,860 km
9,855 mi / 8,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NQU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Reyes Murillo Airport
IATA Code KTM NQU
ICAO Code VNKT SKNQ
City Kathmandu Nuqui
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.700000, -77.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nuqui (NQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) in Nuqui, Colombia is 15,860 kilometers (9,855 miles / 8,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 22:25 in Kathmandu, it's 11:40 in Nuqui. 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 4,378 feet between the two airports. Reyes Murillo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nuqui (NQU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 26° (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 Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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