KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,870 km
9,861 miles
PEI
Pereira
Colombia
Distance
15,870 km
9,861 mi / 8,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
328°
north northwest

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KTM PEI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Matecana International Airport
IATA Code KTM PEI
ICAO Code VNKT SKPE
City Kathmandu Pereira
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,416 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.810000, -75.740000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pereira (PEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Matecana International Airport (PEI) in Pereira, Colombia is 15,870 kilometers (9,861 miles / 8,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:53 in Kathmandu, it's 09:08 in Pereira. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Pereira (PEI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 28° (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 Matecana International Airport (PEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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