KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,423 km
8,962 miles
SMZ
Stoelmanseiland
Suriname
Distance
14,423 km
8,962 mi / 7,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
303°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM SMZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Stoelmanseiland Airport
IATA Code KTM SMZ
ICAO Code VNKT SMST
City Kathmandu Stoelmanseiland
Country Nepal Suriname
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Paramaribo
Elevation 4,390 ft 187 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.350000, -54.420000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Stoelmanseiland (SMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Stoelmanseiland Airport (SMZ) in Stoelmanseiland, Suriname is 14,423 kilometers (8,962 miles / 7,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Suriname. 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 18:32 in Kathmandu, it's 09:47 in Stoelmanseiland. 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 4,203 feet between the two airports. Stoelmanseiland Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Stoelmanseiland (SMZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 48° (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 Stoelmanseiland Airport (SMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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