KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,162 km
9,421 miles
PXM
Puerto Escondido
Mexico
Distance
15,162 km
9,421 mi / 8,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PXM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Puerto Escondido International Airport
IATA Code KTM PXM
ICAO Code VNKT MMPS
City Kathmandu Puerto Escondido
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 294 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 15.880000, -97.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Puerto Escondido (PXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) in Puerto Escondido, Mexico is 15,162 kilometers (9,421 miles / 8,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 22:15 in Kathmandu, it's 10:30 in Puerto Escondido. 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 4,096 feet between the two airports. Puerto Escondido International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Escondido (PXM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Escondido International Airport (PXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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