KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,978 km
9,307 miles
PQM
Palenque International Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,978 km
9,307 mi / 8,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PQM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Palenque International Airport
IATA Code KTM PQM
ICAO Code VNKT MMPQ
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,390 ft 200 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.530000, -91.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Palenque International Airport (PQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Palenque International Airport (PQM) in Palenque International Airport, Mexico is 14,978 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:48 in Kathmandu, it's 08:03 in Palenque International Airport. 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 4,190 feet between the two airports. Palenque International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Palenque International Airport (PQM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 3° (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 Palenque International Airport (PQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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