KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,444 km
8,975 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
14,444 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TPQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code KTM TPQ
ICAO Code VNKT MMEP
City Kathmandu Tepic
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mazatlan
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 21.420000, -104.840000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 14,444 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 06:27 in Kathmandu, it's 17:42 in Tepic. With a 12.75-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 1,370 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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