FOT
Forster (Wallis Is) Airport
Australia
9,730 km
6,046 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,730 km
6,046 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FOT KTM
Airport Name Forster (Wallis Is) Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FOT KTM
ICAO Code YFST VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -32.200000, 152.480000 27.700000, 85.360000

Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, Australia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,730 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Australia 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 07:31 in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, it's 02:16 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 4,386 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Forster (Wallis Is) Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) follows a heading of 129° (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 Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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