FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
14,692 km
9,129 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,692 km
9,129 mi / 7,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

FAC KTM
Airport Name Faaite Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FAC KTM
ICAO Code NTKF VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 7 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 27.700000, 85.360000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,692 kilometers (9,129 miles / 7,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 French Polynesia 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 23:33 in Faaite Airport, it's 15:18 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 4,383 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Faaite Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Faaite Airport (FAC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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