FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
10,823 km
6,725 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,823 km
6,725 mi / 5,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FUN KTM
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FUN KTM
ICAO Code NGFU VNKT
City Funafuti Kathmandu
Country Tuvalu Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 27.700000, 85.360000

Funafuti (FUN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,823 kilometers (6,725 miles / 5,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Tuvalu 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 03:33 in Funafuti, it's 21:18 in Kathmandu. With a 6.25-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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Funafuti International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 96° (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 Funafuti International Airport (FUN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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