KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,834 km
9,217 miles
MYM
Monkey Mountain
Guyana
Distance
14,834 km
9,217 mi / 8,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
308°
northwest

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KTM MYM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Monkey Mountain Airport
IATA Code KTM MYM
ICAO Code VNKT SYMM
City Kathmandu Monkey Mountain
Country Nepal Guyana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guyana
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.480000, -59.680000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Monkey Mountain (MYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Monkey Mountain Airport (MYM) in Monkey Mountain, Guyana is 14,834 kilometers (9,217 miles / 8,009 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 06:45 in Kathmandu, it's 21:00 in Monkey Mountain. 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 2,934 feet between the two airports. Monkey Mountain Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Monkey Mountain (MYM) 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 Monkey Mountain Airport (MYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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