GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
15,789 km
9,811 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,789 km
9,811 mi / 8,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GLF KTM
Airport Name Golfito Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GLF KTM
ICAO Code MRGF VNKT
City Golfito Kathmandu
Country Costa Rica Nepal
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 49 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 27.700000, 85.360000

Golfito (GLF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,789 kilometers (9,811 miles / 8,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Costa Rica 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 03:41 in Golfito, it's 15:26 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 4,341 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Golfito Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 341° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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