KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,284 km
9,497 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
15,284 km
9,497 mi / 8,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM TAP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code KTM TAP
ICAO Code VNKT MMTP
City Kathmandu Tapachula
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.790000, -92.370000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 15,284 kilometers (9,497 miles / 8,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Kathmandu, it's 12:53 in Tapachula. With a 11.75-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 4,293 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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