Airport Comparison
Kathmandu (KTM) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 11,506 kilometers (7,149 miles / 6,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 WF. 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 01:17 in Kathmandu, it's 07:32 in Wallis Island. 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 4,311 feet between the two airports. Hihifo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from Wallis Island (WLS) 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.