Airport Comparison
| KTM | TPP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tribhuvan International Airport | Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport |
| IATA Code | KTM | TPP |
| ICAO Code | VNKT | SPST |
| City | Kathmandu | Tarapoto |
| Country | Nepal | Peru |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft | 869 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.700000, 85.360000 | -6.510000, -76.370000 |
Kathmandu (KTM) to Tarapoto (TPP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) in Tarapoto, Peru is 16,971 kilometers (10,546 miles / 9,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.
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 Peru. 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 06:43 in Kathmandu, it's 19:58 in Tarapoto. 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 3,521 feet between the two airports. Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from Tarapoto (TPP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 37° (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 Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.