FDF
Fort-de-France
MQ
14,078 km
8,747 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,078 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.75h
America/Martinique
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FDF KTM
Airport Name Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FDF KTM
ICAO Code TFFF VNKT
City Fort-de-France Kathmandu
Country MQ Nepal
Timezone America/Martinique Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 14.590000, -61.000000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fort-de-France (FDF) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) in Fort-de-France, MQ to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,078 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 MQ with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Fort-de-France, it's 15:29 in Kathmandu. With a 9.75-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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort-de-France (FDF) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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