IBB
Isabela
Ecuador
17,014 km
10,572 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,014 km
10,572 mi / 9,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
Pacific/Galapagos
Heading
north

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IBB KTM
Airport Name General Villamil Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IBB KTM
ICAO Code SEII VNKT
City Isabela Kathmandu
Country Ecuador Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Galapagos Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 35 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -0.940000, -90.950000 27.700000, 85.360000

Isabela (IBB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Villamil Airport (IBB) in Isabela, Ecuador to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,014 kilometers (10,572 miles / 9,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 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 19:45 in Isabela, it's 07:30 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 4,355 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than General Villamil Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Isabela (IBB) follows a heading of 352° (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 General Villamil Airport (IBB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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