KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,492 km
9,626 miles
TME
Tame
Colombia
Distance
15,492 km
9,626 mi / 8,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TME
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gustavo Vargas Airport
IATA Code KTM TME
ICAO Code VNKT SKTM
City Kathmandu Tame
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 6.450000, -71.760000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tame (TME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME) in Tame, Colombia is 15,492 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 10:43 in Kathmandu, it's 23:58 in Tame. 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 3,340 feet between the two airports. Gustavo Vargas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tame (TME) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 32° (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 Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.