KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,942 km
6,178 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
9,942 km
6,178 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
314°
northwest

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KTM PIX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code KTM PIX
ICAO Code VNKT LPPI
City Kathmandu Pico Island
Country Nepal Portugal
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 4,390 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.550000, -28.440000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 9,942 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:52 in Kathmandu, it's 21:07 in Pico Island. With a 6.75-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 4,281 feet between the two airports. Pico Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pico Island (PIX) 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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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