KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,874 km
9,242 miles
UAH
Ua Huka
French Polynesia
Distance
14,874 km
9,242 mi / 8,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UAH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ua Huka Airport
IATA Code KTM UAH
ICAO Code VNKT NTMU
City Kathmandu Ua Huka
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 4,390 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -8.940000, -139.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ua Huka (UAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ua Huka Airport (UAH) in Ua Huka, French Polynesia is 14,874 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 04:28 in Kathmandu, it's 13:13 in Ua Huka. With a 15.25-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 4,230 feet between the two airports. Ua Huka Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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