BBR
Basse Terre
GP
13,999 km
8,699 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,999 km
8,699 mi / 7,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BBR KTM
Airport Name Baillif Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BBR KTM
ICAO Code TFFB VNKT
City Basse Terre Kathmandu
Country GP Nepal
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 59 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 16.010000, -61.740000 27.700000, 85.360000

Basse Terre (BBR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,999 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 GP with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Basse Terre, it's 01:22 in Kathmandu. With a 9.75-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 4,331 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Baillif Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Basse Terre (BBR) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baillif Airport (BBR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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