KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,199 km
10,065 miles
PDP
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Distance
16,199 km
10,065 mi / 8,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PDP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport
IATA Code KTM PDP
ICAO Code VNKT SULS
City Kathmandu Punta del Este
Country Nepal Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Montevideo
Elevation 4,390 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -34.860000, -55.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Punta del Este (PDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) in Punta del Este, Uruguay is 16,199 kilometers (10,065 miles / 8,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Uruguay. 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 15:06 in Kathmandu, it's 06:21 in Punta del Este. 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 4,295 feet between the two airports. Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Punta del Este (PDP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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