AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
9,092 km
5,649 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,092 km
5,649 mi / 4,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
300°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AFT KTM
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AFT KTM
ICAO Code AGAF VNKT
City Bila Kathmandu
Country Solomon Islands Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bila (AFT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,092 kilometers (5,649 miles / 4,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 15:59 in Bila, it's 10:44 in Kathmandu. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,367 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Afutara Aerodrome.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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