KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,676 km
10,984 miles
YAI
Chillan
Chile
Distance
17,676 km
10,984 mi / 9,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
239°
west southwest

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KTM YAI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport
IATA Code KTM YAI
ICAO Code VNKT SCCH
City Kathmandu Chillan
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Santiago
Elevation 4,390 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -36.580000, -72.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Chillan (YAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) in Chillan, Chile is 17,676 kilometers (10,984 miles / 9,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 23:31 in Kathmandu, it's 14:46 in Chillan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,895 feet between the two airports. Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Chillan (YAI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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