KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,830 km
10,458 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
16,830 km
10,458 mi / 9,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SNC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code KTM SNC
ICAO Code VNKT SESA
City Kathmandu Salinas
Country Nepal Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,390 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 16,830 kilometers (10,458 miles / 9,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Ecuador. 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 20:07 in Kathmandu, it's 09:22 in Salinas. 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 4,372 feet between the two airports. General Ulpiano Paez Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Salinas (SNC) 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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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