KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,040 km
9,345 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
15,040 km
9,345 mi / 8,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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KTM OAX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code KTM OAX
ICAO Code VNKT MMOX
City Kathmandu Oaxaca
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.000000, -96.730000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 15,040 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 02:15 in Kathmandu, it's 14:30 in Oaxaca. 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.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 357° (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 Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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