KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,668 km
8,493 miles
MUG
Mulege
Mexico
Distance
13,668 km
8,493 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MUG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mulege Airport
IATA Code KTM MUG
ICAO Code VNKT MMMG
City Kathmandu Mulege
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mazatlan
Elevation 4,390 ft 140 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 26.900000, -111.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mulege (MUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mulege Airport (MUG) in Mulege, Mexico is 13,668 kilometers (8,493 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Mexico. 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 06:27 in Kathmandu, it's 17:42 in Mulege. With a 12.75-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 4,250 feet between the two airports. Mulege Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mulege (MUG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Mulege Airport (MUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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