KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,438 km
10,214 miles
PIL
Pilar
Paraguay
Distance
16,438 km
10,214 mi / 8,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
263°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM PIL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport
IATA Code KTM PIL
ICAO Code VNKT SGPI
City Kathmandu Pilar
Country Nepal Paraguay
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Asuncion
Elevation 4,390 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -26.880000, -58.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pilar (PIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) in Pilar, Paraguay is 16,438 kilometers (10,214 miles / 8,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Paraguay. 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 07:10 in Kathmandu, it's 22:25 in Pilar. 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 4,141 feet between the two airports. Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pilar (PIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 80° (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 Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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