KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,651 km
10,346 miles
SNM
San Ignacio de Moxos
Bolivia
Distance
16,651 km
10,346 mi / 8,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SNM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Ignacio de Moxos Airport
IATA Code KTM SNM
ICAO Code VNKT SLSM
City Kathmandu San Ignacio de Moxos
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -14.000000, -65.630000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Ignacio de Moxos (SNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Ignacio de Moxos Airport (SNM) in San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia is 16,651 kilometers (10,346 miles / 8,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 04:59 in Kathmandu, it's 19:14 in San Ignacio de Moxos. 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 3,600 feet between the two airports. San Ignacio de Moxos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Ignacio de Moxos (SNM) 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 Ignacio de Moxos Airport (SNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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