KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,294 km
9,503 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
15,294 km
9,503 mi / 8,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM LEZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code KTM LEZ
ICAO Code VNKT MHLE
City Kathmandu La Esperanza
Country Nepal Honduras
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.290000, -88.170000

Kathmandu (KTM) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 15,294 kilometers (9,503 miles / 8,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Nepal with Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Kathmandu, it's 16:43 in La Esperanza. 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 1,085 feet between the two airports. La Esperanza Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 8° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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