AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
9,039 km
5,616 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,039 km
5,616 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKS KTM
Airport Name Auki Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AKS KTM
ICAO Code AGGA VNKT
City Auki Kathmandu
Country Solomon Islands Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 27.700000, 85.360000

Auki (AKS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,039 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,881 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 20:53 in Auki, it's 15:38 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 4,385 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Auki Airport.

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

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