KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,941 km
10,527 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
16,941 km
10,527 mi / 9,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM POI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code KTM POI
ICAO Code VNKT SLPO
City Kathmandu Potosi
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 16,941 kilometers (10,527 miles / 9,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Bolivia. 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 13:43 in Kathmandu, it's 03:58 in Potosi. 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 8,523 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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