KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,088 km
10,618 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
17,088 km
10,618 mi / 9,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
280°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM UYU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code KTM UYU
ICAO Code VNKT SLUY
City Kathmandu Quijarro
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 17,088 kilometers (10,618 miles / 9,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Bolivia. 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 10:01 in Kathmandu, it's 00:16 in Quijarro. 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 6,746 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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