BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
15,507 km
9,636 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,507 km
9,636 mi / 8,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Bogota
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BGA KTM
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BGA KTM
ICAO Code SKBG VNKT
City Bucaramanga Kathmandu
Country Colombia Nepal
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,897 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,507 kilometers (9,636 miles / 8,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:36 in Bucaramanga, it's 11:21 in Kathmandu. 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 Kathmandu (KTM) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 326° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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