ARI
Arica
Chile
17,326 km
10,766 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,326 km
10,766 mi / 9,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Santiago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARI KTM
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ARI KTM
ICAO Code SCAR VNKT
City Arica Kathmandu
Country Chile Nepal
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 167 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 27.700000, 85.360000

Arica (ARI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,326 kilometers (10,766 miles / 9,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Chile 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 16:31 in Arica, it's 01:16 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 4,223 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Chacalluta Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Chacalluta Airport (ARI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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