ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
16,446 km
10,219 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,446 km
10,219 mi / 8,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ESM KTM
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ESM KTM
ICAO Code SETN VNKT
City Tachina Kathmandu
Country Ecuador Nepal
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 32 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 27.700000, 85.360000

Tachina (ESM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,446 kilometers (10,219 miles / 8,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Ecuador 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 06:03 in Tachina, it's 16:48 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 4,358 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than General Rivadeneira Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 331° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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