FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
15,090 km
9,377 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,090 km
9,377 mi / 8,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FGU KTM
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FGU KTM
ICAO Code NTGB VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 9 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,090 kilometers (9,377 miles / 8,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 09:31 in Fangatau Airport, it's 01:16 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fangatau Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 84° (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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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