KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,454 km
4,632 miles
PIS
Poitiers/Biard
France
Distance
7,454 km
4,632 mi / 4,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PIS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Poitiers-Biard Airport
IATA Code KTM PIS
ICAO Code VNKT LFBI
City Kathmandu Poitiers/Biard
Country Nepal France
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,390 ft 423 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.590000, 0.310000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Poitiers/Biard (PIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) in Poitiers/Biard, France is 7,454 kilometers (4,632 miles / 4,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in Kathmandu, it's 19:45 in Poitiers/Biard. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,967 feet between the two airports. Poitiers-Biard Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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