KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,074 km
9,366 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
15,074 km
9,366 mi / 8,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM SZT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code KTM SZT
ICAO Code VNKT MMSC
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 16.690000, -92.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 15,074 kilometers (9,366 miles / 8,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:38 in Kathmandu, it's 07:53 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 11.75-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 3,317 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas 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 San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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