HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
11,991 km
7,451 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,991 km
7,451 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HPA KTM
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HPA KTM
ICAO Code NFTL VNKT
City Lifuka Kathmandu
Country Tonga Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 31 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 27.700000, 85.360000

Lifuka (HPA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,991 kilometers (7,451 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Tonga 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 19:38 in Lifuka, it's 12:23 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 4,359 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Lifuka Island Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.