KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,108 km
10,630 miles
PIU
Piura
Peru
Distance
17,108 km
10,630 mi / 9,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PIU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport
IATA Code KTM PIU
ICAO Code VNKT SPUR
City Kathmandu Piura
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 4,390 ft 120 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.210000, -80.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Piura (PIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) in Piura, Peru is 17,108 kilometers (10,630 miles / 9,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 06:34 in Kathmandu, it's 19:49 in Piura. 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 4,270 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Piura (PIU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 29° (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 Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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