The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 13,869 kilometers (8,618 miles / 7,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Bahamas. 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 00:25 in Kathmandu, it's 13:40 in San Salvador. 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 4,366 feet between the two airports. San Salvador Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.