KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,403 km
8,949 miles
PBM
Zandery
Suriname
Distance
14,403 km
8,949 mi / 7,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
305°
northwest

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KTM PBM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
IATA Code KTM PBM
ICAO Code VNKT SMJP
City Kathmandu Zandery
Country Nepal Suriname
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Paramaribo
Elevation 4,390 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.450000, -55.190000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zandery (PBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) in Zandery, Suriname is 14,403 kilometers (8,949 miles / 7,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Suriname. 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 02:03 in Kathmandu, it's 17:18 in Zandery. With a 8.75-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 4,331 feet between the two airports. Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Zandery (PBM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 47° (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 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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