HOI
Hao Airport
French Polynesia
15,180 km
9,433 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,180 km
9,433 mi / 8,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HOI KTM
Airport Name Hao Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HOI KTM
ICAO Code NTTO VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 10 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -18.070000, -140.950000 27.700000, 85.360000

Hao Airport (HOI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hao Airport (HOI) in Hao Airport, French Polynesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,180 kilometers (9,433 miles / 8,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 05:43 in Hao Airport, it's 21:28 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Hao Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Hao Airport (HOI) follows a heading of 87° (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 Hao Airport (HOI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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