KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,642 km
10,341 miles
PUR
Puerto Rico/Manuripi
Bolivia
Distance
16,642 km
10,341 mi / 8,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PUR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Puerto Rico Airport
IATA Code KTM PUR
ICAO Code VNKT SLPR
City Kathmandu Puerto Rico/Manuripi
Country Nepal Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,390 ft 597 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -11.110000, -67.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Puerto Rico/Manuripi (PUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Puerto Rico Airport (PUR) in Puerto Rico/Manuripi, Bolivia is 16,642 kilometers (10,341 miles / 8,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Bolivia. 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 06:56 in Kathmandu, it's 21:11 in Puerto Rico/Manuripi. With a 9.75-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 3,793 feet between the two airports. Puerto Rico Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Rico/Manuripi (PUR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 53° (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 Puerto Rico Airport (PUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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