BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
14,108 km
8,766 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,108 km
8,766 mi / 7,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Barbados
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BGI KTM
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BGI KTM
ICAO Code TBPB VNKT
City Bridgetown Kathmandu
Country Barbados Nepal
Timezone America/Barbados Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 169 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,108 kilometers (8,766 miles / 7,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Bridgetown, it's 22:53 in Kathmandu. 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 4,221 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Sir Grantley Adams International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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