KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,502 km
9,632 miles
NVG
Nueva Guinea
Nicaragua
Distance
15,502 km
9,632 mi / 8,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NVG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nueva Guinea Airport
IATA Code KTM NVG
ICAO Code VNKT MNNG
City Kathmandu Nueva Guinea
Country Nepal Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Managua
Elevation 4,390 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.670000, -84.450000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nueva Guinea (NVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nueva Guinea Airport (NVG) in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua is 15,502 kilometers (9,632 miles / 8,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Kathmandu, it's 21:27 in Nueva Guinea. With a 11.75-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 3,784 feet between the two airports. Nueva Guinea Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nueva Guinea (NVG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Nueva Guinea Airport (NVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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