KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,791 km
5,463 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
8,791 km
5,463 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM VAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code KTM VAO
ICAO Code VNKT AGGV
City Kathmandu Suavanao
Country Nepal Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 8,791 kilometers (5,463 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Solomon Islands. 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 08:03 in Kathmandu, it's 13:18 in Suavanao. 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Suavanao Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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