Airport Comparison
Kathmandu (KTM) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 16,498 kilometers (10,252 miles / 8,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.
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 01:46 in Kathmandu, it's 16:01 in Riberalta. 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 3,928 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from Riberalta (RIB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.