AAU
Asau
Samoa
11,867 km
7,374 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,867 km
7,374 mi / 6,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AAU KTM
Airport Name Asau Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AAU KTM
ICAO Code NSAU VNKT
City Asau Kathmandu
Country Samoa Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 27.700000, 85.360000

Asau (AAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,867 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Samoa with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Asau, it's 23:25 in Kathmandu. With a 7.25-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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Asau Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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