KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,721 km
9,769 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
15,721 km
9,769 mi / 8,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PBP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code KTM PBP
ICAO Code VNKT MRIA
City Kathmandu Nandayure
Country Nepal Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.860000, -85.370000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 15,721 kilometers (9,769 miles / 8,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 15:53 in Kathmandu, it's 04:08 in Nandayure. With a 11.75-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 4,383 feet between the two airports. Islita Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nandayure (PBP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 13° (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 Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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