The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Joaquin Airport (SJB) in San Joaquin, Bolivia is 16,506 kilometers (10,256 miles / 8,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 02:31 in Kathmandu, it's 16:46 in San Joaquin. 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 3,934 feet between the two airports. San Joaquin Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Joaquin (SJB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 58° (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 San Joaquin Airport (SJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.