KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,090 km
6,891 miles
PTF
Malolo Lailai Island
Fiji
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PTF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Malolo Lailai Island Airport
IATA Code KTM PTF
ICAO Code VNKT NFFO
City Kathmandu Malolo Lailai Island
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.780000, 177.200000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Malolo Lailai Island (PTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) in Malolo Lailai Island, Fiji is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 11:50 in Kathmandu, it's 18:05 in Malolo Lailai 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Malolo Lailai Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Malolo Lailai Island (PTF) 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 Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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