KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,085 km
9,995 miles
PJC
Pedro Juan Caballero
Paraguay
Distance
16,085 km
9,995 mi / 8,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM PJC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport
IATA Code KTM PJC
ICAO Code VNKT SGPJ
City Kathmandu Pedro Juan Caballero
Country Nepal Paraguay
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Asuncion
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,873 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -22.640000, -55.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay is 16,085 kilometers (9,995 miles / 8,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 23:34 in Kathmandu, it's 14:49 in Pedro Juan Caballero. 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 2,517 feet between the two airports. Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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