KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,167 km
6,939 miles
VTF
Vatulele
Fiji
Distance
11,167 km
6,939 mi / 6,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
106°
east southeast

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KTM VTF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Vatulele Airport
IATA Code KTM VTF
ICAO Code VNKT NFVL
City Kathmandu Vatulele
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -18.510000, 177.640000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Vatulele (VTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Vatulele Airport (VTF) in Vatulele, Fiji is 11,167 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Fiji. 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 01:39 in Kathmandu, it's 07:54 in Vatulele. With a 6.25-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 4,354 feet between the two airports. Vatulele Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Vatulele (VTF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 296° (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 Vatulele Airport (VTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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