CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
15,254 km
9,478 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,254 km
9,478 mi / 8,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Guatemala
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CIQ KTM
Airport Name Chiquimula Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CIQ KTM
ICAO Code MGCQ VNKT
City Chiquimula Kathmandu
Country Guatemala Nepal
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,484 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 14.830000, -89.520000 27.700000, 85.360000

Chiquimula (CIQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,254 kilometers (9,478 miles / 8,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Guatemala 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 12:33 in Chiquimula, it's 00:18 in Kathmandu. With a 11.75-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 2,906 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Chiquimula Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chiquimula (CIQ) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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