KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,138 km
9,406 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
15,138 km
9,406 mi / 8,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
355°
north

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KTM PKJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code KTM PKJ
ICAO Code VNKT MGPG
City Kathmandu Playa Grande
Country Nepal Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Guatemala
Elevation 4,390 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 16.000000, -90.740000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 15,138 kilometers (9,406 miles / 8,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Guatemala. 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 18:12 in Kathmandu, it's 06:27 in Playa Grande. 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 3,813 feet between the two airports. Playa Grande Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Playa Grande (PKJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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