The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 14,801 kilometers (9,197 miles / 7,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 12:18 in Kathmandu, it's 21:03 in Nuku Hiva Airport. With a 15.25-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 4,170 feet between the two airports. Nuku Hiva Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 300° (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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.