KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
11,255 km
6,994 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,255 km
6,994 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
296°
west northwest

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KAY KTM
Airport Name Wakaya Island Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KAY KTM
ICAO Code NFNW VNKT
City Wakaya Island Kathmandu
Country Fiji Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 130 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -17.620000, 179.020000 27.700000, 85.360000

Wakaya Island (KAY) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,255 kilometers (6,994 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Fiji 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 17:22 in Wakaya Island, it's 11:07 in Kathmandu. 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 4,260 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Wakaya Island Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Wakaya Island (KAY) follows a heading of 104° (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 Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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