KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,329 km
10,146 miles
PUU
Puerto Asis
Colombia
Distance
16,329 km
10,146 mi / 8,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PUU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tres De Mayo Airport
IATA Code KTM PUU
ICAO Code VNKT SKAS
City Kathmandu Puerto Asis
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 815 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.510000, -76.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Puerto Asis (PUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU) in Puerto Asis, Colombia is 16,329 kilometers (10,146 miles / 8,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 00:35 in Kathmandu, it's 13:50 in Puerto Asis. 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 3,575 feet between the two airports. Tres De Mayo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Asis (PUU) 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 Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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