Distance From Mariano Melgar Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

The distance from Mariano Melgar Airport () to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 10802 miles or 17384 kilometers or 9381 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from La Joya ( Peru ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Joya and Kathmandu takes around 24 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mariano Melgar Airport, La Joya, Peru to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 24 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KTM

Kilometers		17384 km
Statute Miles		10802 miles
Nautical Miles		9381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 50 minutes

Mariano Melgar Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - to KTM Flight Path

Location of Mariano Melgar Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Joya to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Joya, Peru and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between La Joya, Peru and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KTM

Time difference between La Joya (Peru) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 10 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 10 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of La Joya.

Location	Local Time
La Joya (Peru)	2026-10-29, 08:52:38 -05
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-10-29, 19:37:38 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mariano Melgar Airport ( / SPLC) La Joya, Peru

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal