KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,618 km
10,326 miles
SRZ
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
16,618 km
10,326 mi / 8,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
282°
west northwest

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KTM SRZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport El Trompillo Airport
IATA Code KTM SRZ
ICAO Code VNKT SLET
City Kathmandu Santa Cruz
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,371 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.810000, -63.170000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Santa Cruz (SRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 16,618 kilometers (10,326 miles / 8,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 02:52 in Kathmandu, it's 17:07 in Santa Cruz. 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 3,019 feet between the two airports. El Trompillo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (SRZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 65° (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 El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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