KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,971 km
10,546 miles
TPP
Tarapoto
Peru
Distance
16,971 km
10,546 mi / 9,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
317°
northwest

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.

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