KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,876 km
8,622 miles
TBI
Cat Island
Bahamas
Distance
13,876 km
8,622 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TBI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport New Bight Airport
IATA Code KTM TBI
ICAO Code VNKT MYCB
City Kathmandu Cat Island
Country Nepal Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Nassau
Elevation 4,390 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.320000, -75.450000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Cat Island (TBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to New Bight Airport (TBI) in Cat Island, Bahamas is 13,876 kilometers (8,622 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Bahamas. 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 13:05 in Kathmandu, it's 02:20 in Cat Island. 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 4,385 feet between the two airports. New Bight Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Island (TBI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 21° (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 New Bight Airport (TBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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