KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,873 km
10,484 miles
SRE
Yamparáez (Sucre)
Bolivia
Distance
16,873 km
10,484 mi / 9,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SRE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Alcantarí International Airport
IATA Code KTM SRE
ICAO Code VNKT SLAL
City Kathmandu Yamparáez (Sucre)
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 10,184 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -19.240000, -65.150000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) in Yamparáez (Sucre), Bolivia is 16,873 kilometers (10,484 miles / 9,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 19:33 in Kathmandu, it's 09:48 in Yamparáez (Sucre). 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 5,794 feet between the two airports. Alcantarí International 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 Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 67° (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 Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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