KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,588 km
10,308 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
16,588 km
10,308 mi / 8,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
208°
south southwest

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KTM PUQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code KTM PUQ
ICAO Code VNKT SCCI
City Kathmandu Punta Arenas
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 4,390 ft 139 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 16,588 kilometers (10,308 miles / 8,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Chile. 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 16:43 in Kathmandu, it's 07:58 in Punta Arenas. With a 8.75-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 4,251 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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