KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,176 km
10,051 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
16,176 km
10,051 mi / 8,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
326°
northwest

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KTM PTX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code KTM PTX
ICAO Code VNKT SKPI
City Kathmandu Pitalito
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 1.860000, -76.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 16,176 kilometers (10,051 miles / 8,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 07:10 in Kathmandu, it's 20:25 in Pitalito. 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.

The return flight from Pitalito (PTX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 30° (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 Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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