KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,177 km
6,324 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,177 km
6,324 mi / 5,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PBJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code KTM PBJ
ICAO Code VNKT NVSI
City Kathmandu Paama Island
Country Nepal Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 10,177 kilometers (6,324 miles / 5,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 04:13 in Kathmandu, it's 09:28 in Paama Island. 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Tavie Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 298° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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