KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,329 km
9,525 miles
PLT
Plato
Colombia
Distance
15,329 km
9,525 mi / 8,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM PLT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Plato Airport
IATA Code KTM PLT
ICAO Code VNKT SKPL
City Kathmandu Plato
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.800000, -74.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Plato (PLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Plato Airport (PLT) in Plato, Colombia is 15,329 kilometers (9,525 miles / 8,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Colombia. 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 13:20 in Kathmandu, it's 02:35 in Plato. 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 4,321 feet between the two airports. Plato Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Plato (PLT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 27° (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 Plato Airport (PLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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