KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,395 km
10,187 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
16,395 km
10,187 mi / 8,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TPN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code KTM TPN
ICAO Code VNKT SETI
City Kathmandu Tiputini
Country Nepal Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,390 ft 997 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.780000, -75.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 16,395 kilometers (10,187 miles / 8,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Ecuador. 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 22:11 in Kathmandu, it's 11:26 in Tiputini. 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 3,393 feet between the two airports. Tiputini Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tiputini (TPN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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