AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
10,285 km
6,391 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,285 km
6,391 mi / 5,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AIS KTM
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AIS KTM
ICAO Code NGTR VNKT
City Arorae Island Kathmandu
Country Kiribati Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 27.700000, 85.360000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,285 kilometers (6,391 miles / 5,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 08:55 in Arorae Island, it's 02:40 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 Arorae Island Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 92° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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