AIT
Aitutaki
CK
13,363 km
8,303 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,363 km
8,303 mi / 7,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
292°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AIT KTM
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AIT KTM
ICAO Code NCAI VNKT
City Aitutaki Kathmandu
Country CK Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 27.700000, 85.360000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,363 kilometers (8,303 miles / 7,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 CK 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 19:00 in Aitutaki, it's 10:45 in Kathmandu. With a 15.75-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 4,376 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Aitutaki Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Aitutaki (AIT) 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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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