FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
15,169 km
9,426 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,169 km
9,426 mi / 8,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
294°
west northwest

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FHZ KTM
Airport Name Fakahina Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FHZ KTM
ICAO Code NTKH VNKT
City Fakahina Kathmandu
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -15.990000, -140.160000 27.700000, 85.360000

Fakahina (FHZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,169 kilometers (9,426 miles / 8,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 French Polynesia 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 00:35 in Fakahina, it's 16:20 in Kathmandu. With a 15.75-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 4,387 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Fakahina Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Fakahina (FHZ) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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