KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,635 km
9,715 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
15,635 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RON
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code KTM RON
ICAO Code VNKT SKPA
City Kathmandu Paipa
Country Nepal Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bogota
Elevation 4,390 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.760000, -73.110000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 15,635 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 23:59 in Kathmandu, it's 13:14 in Paipa. 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 3,815 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 31° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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