KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,506 km
10,256 miles
SJB
San Joaquin
Bolivia
Distance
16,506 km
10,256 mi / 8,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SJB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Joaquin Airport
IATA Code KTM SJB
ICAO Code VNKT SLJO
City Kathmandu San Joaquin
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 456 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.050000, -64.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Joaquin (SJB) Flight Distance

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 07:00 in Kathmandu, it's 21:15 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.

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