KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,653 km
10,969 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
17,653 km
10,969 mi / 9,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SSD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code KTM SSD
ICAO Code VNKT SCSF
City Kathmandu San Felipe
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Santiago
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -32.750000, -70.700000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 17,653 kilometers (10,969 miles / 9,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Chile. 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 14:30 in Kathmandu, it's 05:45 in San Felipe. With a 8.75-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 2,202 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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