KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,001 km
6,215 miles
PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
Distance
10,001 km
6,215 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM PUV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Poum Airport
IATA Code KTM PUV
ICAO Code VNKT NWWP
City Kathmandu Poum
Country Nepal New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 4,390 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.290000, 164.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Poum (PUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia is 10,001 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 20:16 in Kathmandu, it's 01:31 in Poum. 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 4,384 feet between the two airports. Poum Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Poum (PUV) 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 Poum Airport (PUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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