KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,895 km
9,256 miles
PBL
General Bartolome Salom International Airport
Venezuela
Distance
14,895 km
9,256 mi / 8,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
322°
northwest

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KTM PBL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport General Bartolome Salom International Airport
IATA Code KTM PBL
ICAO Code VNKT SVPC
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Caracas
Elevation 4,390 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 10.480000, -68.070000

Kathmandu (KTM) to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, Venezuela is 14,895 kilometers (9,256 miles / 8,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Venezuela. 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 07:52 in Kathmandu, it's 22:07 in General Bartolome Salom International Airport. 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 4,358 feet between the two airports. General Bartolome Salom International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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