KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,465 km
10,852 miles
TOQ
Tocopilla
Chile
Distance
17,465 km
10,852 mi / 9,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TOQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Barriles Airport
IATA Code KTM TOQ
ICAO Code VNKT SCBE
City Kathmandu Tocopilla
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Santiago
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,475 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -22.140000, -70.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tocopilla (TOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Barriles Airport (TOQ) in Tocopilla, Chile is 17,465 kilometers (10,852 miles / 9,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 19:48 in Kathmandu, it's 11:03 in Tocopilla. 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.

The return flight from Tocopilla (TOQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 71° (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 Barriles Airport (TOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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