KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,793 km
8,571 miles
PGD
Punta Gorda
United States
Distance
13,793 km
8,571 mi / 7,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PGD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Punta Gorda Airport
IATA Code KTM PGD
ICAO Code VNKT KPGD
City Kathmandu Punta Gorda
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 26.920000, -81.990000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Punta Gorda (PGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Punta Gorda, United States is 13,793 kilometers (8,571 miles / 7,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 United States. 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 14:24 in Kathmandu, it's 03:39 in Punta Gorda. 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 4,365 feet between the two airports. Punta Gorda Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Punta Gorda (PGD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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