KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,888 km
10,494 miles
PEM
Puerto Maldonado
Peru
Distance
16,888 km
10,494 mi / 9,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PEM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Padre Aldamiz International Airport
IATA Code KTM PEM
ICAO Code VNKT SPTU
City Kathmandu Puerto Maldonado
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 4,390 ft 659 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -12.610000, -69.230000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru is 16,888 kilometers (10,494 miles / 9,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Peru. 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 03:16 in Kathmandu, it's 16:31 in Puerto Maldonado. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,731 feet between the two airports. Padre Aldamiz International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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