KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,609 km
9,078 miles
QRO
Queretaro
Mexico
Distance
14,609 km
9,078 mi / 7,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM QRO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Queretaro Intercontinental Airport
IATA Code KTM QRO
ICAO Code VNKT MMQT
City Kathmandu Queretaro
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,296 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.620000, -100.190000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Queretaro (QRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Queretaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) in Queretaro, Mexico is 14,609 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 20:29 in Kathmandu, it's 08:44 in Queretaro. 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 1,906 feet between the two airports. Queretaro Intercontinental Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Queretaro (QRO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 353° (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 Queretaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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