CIJ
Cobija
Bolivia
16,743 km
10,404 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,743 km
10,404 mi / 9,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/La_Paz
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CIJ KTM
Airport Name Capitan Anibal Arab Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CIJ KTM
ICAO Code SLCO VNKT
City Cobija Kathmandu
Country Bolivia Nepal
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 889 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -11.040000, -68.780000 27.700000, 85.360000

Cobija (CIJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) in Cobija, Bolivia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,743 kilometers (10,404 miles / 9,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Bolivia 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 07:00 in Cobija, it's 16:45 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 3,501 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Capitan Anibal Arab Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cobija (CIJ) follows a heading of 299° (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 Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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