The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,820 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Colombia with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in Apiay, it's 05:17 in Kathmandu. 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 3,183 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.