KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,085 km
8,131 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
13,085 km
8,131 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM PYE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code KTM PYE
ICAO Code VNKT NCPY
City Kathmandu Penrhyn Island
Country Nepal CK
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 4,390 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 13,085 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 CK. 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 02:39 in Kathmandu, it's 10:54 in Penrhyn Island. With a 15.75-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 4,382 feet between the two airports. Tongareva Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 297° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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