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Flight Distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KTMVNKT
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,676 km9,741 miles • 8,464 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
15,676 km
9,741 Statute Miles
8,464 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 57m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,411 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
344° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 57m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 32m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 NP→🌐 CR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
- City / Country: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO Code: VNKT
- Coordinates: 27.6966°, 85.3591°
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Elevation: 4390 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- City / Country: San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
- ICAO Code: MROC
- Coordinates: 9.9939°, -84.2088°
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Elevation: 3021 ft
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