KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,978 km
6,200 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
9,978 km
6,200 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MTV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code KTM MTV
ICAO Code VNKT NVSA
City Kathmandu Ablow
Country Nepal Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,390 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 9,978 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 08:52 in Kathmandu, it's 14:07 in Ablow. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,327 feet between the two airports. Mota Lava Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ablow (MTV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 299° (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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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