KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,939 km
8,662 miles
VIJ
Spanish Town
VG
Distance
13,939 km
8,662 mi / 7,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VIJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Virgin Gorda Airport
IATA Code KTM VIJ
ICAO Code VNKT TUPW
City Kathmandu Spanish Town
Country Nepal VG
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Tortola
Elevation 4,390 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.450000, -64.430000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Spanish Town (VIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) in Spanish Town, VG is 13,939 kilometers (8,662 miles / 7,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 VG. 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 09:38 in Kathmandu, it's 23:53 in Spanish Town. With a 9.75-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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Virgin Gorda Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Spanish Town (VIJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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