KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,390 km
10,184 miles
LGQ
Lago Agrio
Ecuador
Distance
16,390 km
10,184 mi / 8,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LGQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nueva Loja Airport
IATA Code KTM LGQ
ICAO Code VNKT SENL
City Kathmandu Lago Agrio
Country Nepal Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,390 ft 980 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.090000, -76.870000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lago Agrio (LGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) in Lago Agrio, Ecuador is 16,390 kilometers (10,184 miles / 8,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Kathmandu, it's 06:25 in Lago Agrio. 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 3,410 feet between the two airports. Nueva Loja Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lago Agrio (LGQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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