KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,783 km
9,186 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
14,783 km
9,186 mi / 7,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
317°
northwest

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KTM SOM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code KTM SOM
ICAO Code VNKT SVST
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Caracas
Elevation 4,390 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 8.950000, -64.150000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 14,783 kilometers (9,186 miles / 7,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Venezuela. 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 02:37 in Kathmandu, it's 16:52 in San Tome Airport. 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 3,529 feet between the two airports. San Tome Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Tome Airport (SOM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 38° (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 Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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