The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 15,772 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Kathmandu, it's 14:21 in Santiago. 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 4,118 feet between the two airports. Ruben Cantu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SYP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 20° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.