KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,971 km
6,196 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
9,971 km
6,196 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SLH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code KTM SLH
ICAO Code VNKT NVSC
City Kathmandu Sola
Country Nepal Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 9,971 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 04:52 in Kathmandu, it's 10:07 in Sola. 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 4,383 feet between the two airports. Sola Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sola (SLH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 299° (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 Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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