AUA
Oranjestad
AW
14,817 km
9,207 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,817 km
9,207 mi / 8,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Aruba
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AUA KTM
Airport Name Queen Beatrix International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AUA KTM
ICAO Code TNCA VNKT
City Oranjestad Kathmandu
Country AW Nepal
Timezone America/Aruba Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 60 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 12.500000, -70.020000 27.700000, 85.360000

Oranjestad (AUA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,817 kilometers (9,207 miles / 8,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Oranjestad, it's 03:55 in Kathmandu. With a 9.75-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 4,330 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Queen Beatrix International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Oranjestad (AUA) follows a heading of 326° (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 Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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