KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,293 km
10,124 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
16,293 km
10,124 mi / 8,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM LQM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code KTM LQM
ICAO Code VNKT SKLG
City Kathmandu Puerto Leguizamo
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 16,293 kilometers (10,124 miles / 8,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:53 in Kathmandu, it's 14:08 in Puerto Leguizamo. 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 3,817 feet between the two airports. Caucaya Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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