KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,136 km
9,405 miles
RUV
Rubelsanto
Guatemala
Distance
15,136 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM RUV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rubelsanto Airport
IATA Code KTM RUV
ICAO Code VNKT MGRB
City Kathmandu Rubelsanto
Country Nepal Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guatemala
Elevation 4,390 ft 426 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 15.990000, -90.450000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rubelsanto (RUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) in Rubelsanto, Guatemala is 15,136 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Guatemala. 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 01:26 in Kathmandu, it's 13:41 in Rubelsanto. With a 11.75-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 3,964 feet between the two airports. Rubelsanto Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rubelsanto (RUV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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