KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,489 km
7,139 miles
LKB
Lakeba Island
Fiji
Distance
11,489 km
7,139 mi / 6,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LKB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lakeba Island Airport
IATA Code KTM LKB
ICAO Code VNKT NFNK
City Kathmandu Lakeba Island
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 280 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -18.200000, -178.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lakeba Island (LKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) in Lakeba Island, Fiji is 11,489 kilometers (7,139 miles / 6,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 10:13 in Kathmandu, it's 16:28 in Lakeba Island. 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 4,110 feet between the two airports. Lakeba Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lakeba Island (LKB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 295° (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 Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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