KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,718 km
9,145 miles
UPN
Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,718 km
9,145 mi / 7,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM UPN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
IATA Code KTM UPN
ICAO Code VNKT MMPN
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,258 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 19.400000, -102.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 14,718 kilometers (9,145 miles / 7,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 07:12 in Kathmandu, it's 19:27 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. 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.

The return flight from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 351° (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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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