KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,627 km
9,089 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
14,627 km
9,089 mi / 7,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MWJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code KTM MWJ
ICAO Code VNKT SYMR
City Kathmandu Matthews Ridge
Country Nepal Guyana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guyana
Elevation 4,390 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 7.490000, -60.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 14,627 kilometers (9,089 miles / 7,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Guyana. 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 08:29 in Kathmandu, it's 22:44 in Matthews Ridge. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,066 feet between the two airports. Matthews Ridge Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 42° (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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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