KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,516 km
9,020 miles
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Distance
14,516 km
9,020 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PVR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
IATA Code KTM PVR
ICAO Code VNKT MMPR
City Kathmandu Puerto Vallarta
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.680000, -105.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Kathmandu, it's 15:39 in Puerto Vallarta. With a 11.75-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 4,367 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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