KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,933 km
10,522 miles
TBP
Tumbes
Peru
Distance
16,933 km
10,522 mi / 9,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TBP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code KTM TBP
ICAO Code VNKT SPME
City Kathmandu Tumbes
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 4,390 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.550000, -80.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tumbes (TBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) in Tumbes, Peru is 16,933 kilometers (10,522 miles / 9,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Peru. 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 23:38 in Kathmandu, it's 12:53 in Tumbes. 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 4,275 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tumbes (TBP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 28° (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 Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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