KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,228 km
8,841 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
14,228 km
8,841 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
346°
north northwest

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KTM UPB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code KTM UPB
ICAO Code VNKT MUPB
City Kathmandu Havana
Country Nepal Cuba
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Havana
Elevation 4,390 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 23.030000, -82.580000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 14,228 kilometers (8,841 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Cuba. 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 00:03 in Kathmandu, it's 13:18 in Havana. 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 4,288 feet between the two airports. Playa Baracoa Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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