IUE
Alofi
NU
12,384 km
7,695 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.75h
Pacific/Niue
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IUE KTM
Airport Name Niue International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IUE KTM
ICAO Code NIUE VNKT
City Alofi Kathmandu
Country NU Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Niue Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 209 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -19.080000, -169.930000 27.700000, 85.360000

Alofi (IUE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 NU 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 17:51 in Alofi, it's 10:36 in Kathmandu. With a 16.75-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 4,181 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Niue International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Alofi (IUE) follows a heading of 101° (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 Niue International Airport (IUE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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