KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,738 km
10,400 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
16,738 km
10,400 mi / 9,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VAH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code KTM VAH
ICAO Code VNKT SLVG
City Kathmandu Vallegrande
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 16,738 kilometers (10,400 miles / 9,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 11:07 in Kathmandu, it's 01:22 in Vallegrande. 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 2,161 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo 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 Vallegrande (VAH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 66° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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