KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,674 km
9,118 miles
WIX
Tuxpan Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,674 km
9,118 mi / 7,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM WIX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tuxpan Airport
IATA Code KTM WIX
ICAO Code VNKT MMTX
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,019 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 19.580000, -103.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) in Tuxpan Airport, Mexico is 14,674 kilometers (9,118 miles / 7,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 03:07 in Kathmandu, it's 15:22 in Tuxpan 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.

The return flight from Tuxpan Airport (WIX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 350° (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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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