BUN
Buenaventura
Colombia
16,032 km
9,962 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,032 km
9,962 mi / 8,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Bogota
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BUN KTM
Airport Name Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BUN KTM
ICAO Code SKBU VNKT
City Buenaventura Kathmandu
Country Colombia Nepal
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 48 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 3.820000, -76.990000 27.700000, 85.360000

Buenaventura (BUN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport (BUN) in Buenaventura, Colombia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,032 kilometers (9,962 miles / 8,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 17:28 in Buenaventura, it's 04:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,342 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Buenaventura (BUN) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Gerardo Tobar Lopez Airport (BUN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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