ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
9,686 km
6,019 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,686 km
6,019 mi / 5,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABF KTM
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ABF KTM
ICAO Code NGAB VNKT
City Abaiang Kathmandu
Country Kiribati Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 27.700000, 85.360000

Abaiang (ABF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,686 kilometers (6,019 miles / 5,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Kiribati 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 09:40 in Abaiang, it's 03:25 in Kathmandu. With a 6.25-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 Abaiang Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 89° (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 Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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