KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,384 km
10,180 miles
SJS
San Jose de Chiquitos
Bolivia
Distance
16,384 km
10,180 mi / 8,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SJS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Jose De Chiquitos Airport
IATA Code KTM SJS
ICAO Code VNKT SLJE
City Kathmandu San Jose de Chiquitos
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 974 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.830000, -60.740000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) in San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia is 16,384 kilometers (10,180 miles / 8,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Bolivia. 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 00:24 in Kathmandu, it's 14:39 in San Jose de Chiquitos. With a 9.75-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 3,416 feet between the two airports. San Jose De Chiquitos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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