KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,093 km
8,757 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
14,093 km
8,757 mi / 7,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PCO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code KTM PCO
ICAO Code VNKT MMPL
City Kathmandu La Ribera
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mazatlan
Elevation 4,390 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 23.580000, -109.540000

Kathmandu (KTM) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 14,093 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Mexico. 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 12:15 in Kathmandu, it's 23:30 in La Ribera. With a 12.75-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 4,335 feet between the two airports. Punta Colorada Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from La Ribera (PCO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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