KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,736 km
5,428 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
8,736 km
5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM PCP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code KTM PCP
ICAO Code VNKT FPPR
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 4,390 ft 591 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 1.660000, 7.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 8,736 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Kathmandu, it's 23:49 in Principe Airport. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,799 feet between the two airports. Principe Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Principe Airport (PCP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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