AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
9,078 km
5,641 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,078 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AVU KTM
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AVU KTM
ICAO Code AGGJ VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Solomon Islands Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 25 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 27.700000, 85.360000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,078 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Solomon Islands with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 22:08 in Kathmandu. 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 4,365 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Avu Avu Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avu Avu Airport (AVU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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