KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,235 km
6,981 miles
LEV
Bureta
Fiji
Distance
11,235 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LEV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Levuka Airfield
IATA Code KTM LEV
ICAO Code VNKT NFNB
City Kathmandu Bureta
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.710000, 178.760000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Bureta (LEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Levuka Airfield (LEV) in Bureta, Fiji is 11,235 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Nepal with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Kathmandu, it's 05:42 in Bureta. 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 4,379 feet between the two airports. Levuka Airfield sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Bureta (LEV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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