KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,337 km
10,152 miles
SNG
San Ignacio de Velasco
Bolivia
Distance
16,337 km
10,152 mi / 8,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SNG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport
IATA Code KTM SNG
ICAO Code VNKT SLSI
City Kathmandu San Ignacio de Velasco
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.380000, -60.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia is 16,337 kilometers (10,152 miles / 8,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 22:20 in Kathmandu, it's 12:35 in San Ignacio de Velasco. 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 3,036 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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