KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,310 km
9,513 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
15,310 km
9,513 mi / 8,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

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KTM RER
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code KTM RER
ICAO Code VNKT MGRT
City Kathmandu Retalhuleu
Country Nepal Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guatemala
Elevation 4,390 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.520000, -91.700000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 15,310 kilometers (9,513 miles / 8,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Guatemala. 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 23:18 in Kathmandu, it's 11:33 in Retalhuleu. 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 3,734 feet between the two airports. Retalhuleu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Retalhuleu (RER) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 4° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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