FRS
San Benito
Guatemala
15,028 km
9,338 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,028 km
9,338 mi / 8,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Guatemala
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FRS KTM
Airport Name Mundo Maya International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FRS KTM
ICAO Code MGTK VNKT
City San Benito Kathmandu
Country Guatemala Nepal
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 427 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 16.910000, -89.870000 27.700000, 85.360000

San Benito (FRS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) in San Benito, Guatemala to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,028 kilometers (9,338 miles / 8,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 16:28 in San Benito, it's 04:13 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 3,963 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Mundo Maya International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to San Benito (FRS) follows a heading of 354° (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 Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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