KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,689 km
10,370 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
16,689 km
10,370 mi / 9,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM XMS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code KTM XMS
ICAO Code VNKT SEMC
City Kathmandu Macas
Country Nepal Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 16,689 kilometers (10,370 miles / 9,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ecuador. 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 07:52 in Kathmandu, it's 21:07 in Macas. 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.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 30° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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