KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,967 km
9,921 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
15,967 km
9,921 mi / 8,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM ULQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code KTM ULQ
ICAO Code VNKT SKUL
City Kathmandu Tulua
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.090000, -76.240000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 15,967 kilometers (9,921 miles / 8,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Colombia. 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 11:03 in Kathmandu, it's 00:18 in Tulua. With a 10.75-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 1,258 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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