KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,692 km
9,751 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
15,692 km
9,751 mi / 8,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PYA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code KTM PYA
ICAO Code VNKT SKVL
City Kathmandu Velasquez
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.940000, -74.460000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 15,692 kilometers (9,751 miles / 8,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 19:05 in Kathmandu, it's 08:20 in Velasquez. 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 3,824 feet between the two airports. Velasquez Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 29° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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