KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,027 km
9,958 miles
NVA
Neiva
Colombia
Distance
16,027 km
9,958 mi / 8,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NVA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Benito Salas Airport
IATA Code KTM NVA
ICAO Code VNKT SKNV
City Kathmandu Neiva
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,464 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 2.950000, -75.290000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Neiva (NVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Benito Salas Airport (NVA) in Neiva, Colombia is 16,027 kilometers (9,958 miles / 8,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:29 in Kathmandu, it's 13:44 in Neiva. 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 2,926 feet between the two airports. Benito Salas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Neiva (NVA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 30° (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 Benito Salas Airport (NVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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