KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,255 km
9,479 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
15,255 km
9,479 mi / 8,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MRD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code KTM MRD
ICAO Code VNKT SVMD
City Kathmandu Merida
Country Nepal Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Caracas
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 8.580000, -71.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 15,255 kilometers (9,479 miles / 8,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Venezuela. 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 12:59 in Kathmandu, it's 03:14 in Merida. With a 9.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 31° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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