AAJ
Awaradam
Suriname
14,552 km
9,042 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,552 km
9,042 mi / 7,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
48°
northeast

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AAJ KTM
Airport Name Cayana Airstrip Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AAJ KTM
ICAO Code SMCA VNKT
City Awaradam Kathmandu
Country Suriname Nepal
Timezone America/Paramaribo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 360 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 3.900000, -55.580000 27.700000, 85.360000

Awaradam (AAJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) in Awaradam, Suriname to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,552 kilometers (9,042 miles / 7,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Suriname with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Awaradam, it's 13:16 in Kathmandu. 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 4,030 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Cayana Airstrip.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Awaradam (AAJ) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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