The flight distance from Santa Ana Airport (CRC) in Cartago, Colombia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,887 kilometers (9,871 miles / 8,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Colombia 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 19:49 in Cartago, it's 06:34 in Kathmandu. With a 10.75-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 1,411 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Santa Ana Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cartago (CRC) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Santa Ana Airport (CRC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.