KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,630 km
9,090 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
14,630 km
9,090 mi / 7,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM TUV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code KTM TUV
ICAO Code VNKT SVTC
City Kathmandu Tucupita
Country Nepal Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Caracas
Elevation 4,390 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.090000, -62.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 14,630 kilometers (9,090 miles / 7,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 05:26 in Kathmandu, it's 19:41 in Tucupita. 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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Tucupita Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tucupita (TUV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 40° (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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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