KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,769 km
6,070 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
9,769 km
6,070 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
301°
west northwest

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KTM VDE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code KTM VDE
ICAO Code VNKT GCHI
City Kathmandu El Hierro Island
Country Nepal Spain
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 4,390 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 27.810000, -17.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 9,769 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in Kathmandu, it's 20:44 in El Hierro Island. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,287 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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