KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,832 km
9,216 miles
KTO
Kato
Guyana
Distance
14,832 km
9,216 mi / 8,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM KTO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kato Airport
IATA Code KTM KTO
ICAO Code VNKT SYKT
City Kathmandu Kato
Country Nepal Guyana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guyana
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,299 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.650000, -59.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kato (KTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kato Airport (KTO) in Kato, Guyana is 14,832 kilometers (9,216 miles / 8,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Kathmandu, it's 21:40 in Kato. 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 2,091 feet between the two airports. Kato Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kato (KTO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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