KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,944 km
9,286 miles
RRR
Raroia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,944 km
9,286 mi / 8,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM RRR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Raroia Airport
IATA Code KTM RRR
ICAO Code VNKT NTKO
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,390 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.050000, -142.480000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Raroia Airport (RRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Raroia Airport (RRR) in Raroia Airport, French Polynesia is 14,944 kilometers (9,286 miles / 8,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 11:57 in Kathmandu, it's 20:12 in Raroia Airport. 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 4,372 feet between the two airports. Raroia Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Raroia Airport (RRR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 293° (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 Raroia Airport (RRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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