Pathibhara Temple altitude 3,793 m · 12,444 ft
The helicopter landing site at Pathibhara Temple is at an altitude of 3,793 m (12,444 ft) above sea level, in Taplejung district, Nepal. A breath there holds about 62% of a sea-level breath's oxygen, like breathing 13.1% oxygen at the coast. By helicopter from Kathmandu: 246 km in a straight line, 64–68 minutes in the air.
Pathibhara Temple at a glance
| Code | NPPTOur identifier, not an ICAO code |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter landing siteA helipad with no runway, not an aerodrome |
| Elevation | 3,793 m (12,444 ft)Above sea level |
| Air at this height | 13.1% effective oxygen · 633 hPa62% of a sea-level breath; sea level is 20.9% at 1,013 hPa. Standard atmosphere, not a forecast |
| Coordinates | 27.5000° N, 87.8500° ETaplejung district, Nepal |
| From Kathmandu | 64–68 minutes in the air246 km in a straight line. Cruise time only; ground time is on top |
| Nearest airport | Tumlingtar Airport68 km, straight line |
| Flights | 1 published flight, 1 private charter leg |
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Questions
How high is Pathibhara Temple above sea level?
The helicopter landing site at Pathibhara Temple is 3,793 m (12,444 ft) above sea level. It is in Taplejung district, Nepal, at 27.5000° N, 87.8500° E.
How much oxygen is there at Pathibhara Temple?
Air at Pathibhara Temple, 3,793 m (12,444 ft) up, is still 20.9% oxygen, but the pressure is about 633 hPa against 1,013 hPa at sea level. A breath there holds about 62% of the oxygen of a sea-level breath, the same as breathing 13.1% oxygen at the coast. These are standard-atmosphere figures, not a forecast.
How long is the helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Pathibhara Temple?
A helicopter covers the 246 km straight line from Kathmandu to Pathibhara Temple in 64–68 minutes in the air, depending on the aircraft: the 14 on this platform cruise at 118 to 125 knots. That is cruise time only; the quoted block time adds start-up, the climb, any weather hold and the minutes on the ground.
Which helicopter flights use Pathibhara Temple landing site?
Pathibhara Temple Helicopter lands here. We ask every licensed operator that flies the route to quote your date and book you the cheapest.
What is the nearest airport to Pathibhara Temple?
Tumlingtar Airport (ICAO VNTR, IATA TMI) is the nearest airport with scheduled airline service to Pathibhara Temple, about 68 km away in a straight line.

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