FGI
Apia
Samoa
11,970 km
7,438 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,970 km
7,438 mi / 6,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FGI KTM
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FGI KTM
ICAO Code NSFI VNKT
City Apia Kathmandu
Country Samoa Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 131 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 27.700000, 85.360000

Apia (FGI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,970 kilometers (7,438 miles / 6,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Samoa 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 23:15 in Apia, it's 16:00 in Kathmandu. With a 7.25-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 4,259 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fagali'i Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Apia (FGI) 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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