The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 9,807 kilometers (6,094 miles / 5,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:49 in Kathmandu, it's 00:04 in Kuria. 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Kuria Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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