KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,900 km
10,501 miles
YMS
Yurimaguas
Peru
Distance
16,900 km
10,501 mi / 9,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM YMS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
IATA Code KTM YMS
ICAO Code VNKT SPMS
City Kathmandu Yurimaguas
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 4,390 ft 587 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.890000, -76.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yurimaguas (YMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) in Yurimaguas, Peru is 16,900 kilometers (10,501 miles / 9,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Peru. 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 11:20 in Kathmandu, it's 00:35 in Yurimaguas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,803 feet between the two airports. Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yurimaguas (YMS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 37° (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 Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.