KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,029 km
5,611 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,029 km
5,611 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
104°
east southeast

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KTM KWS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code KTM KWS
ICAO Code VNKT AGKW
City Kathmandu Kwailabesi
Country Nepal Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 4,390 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 9,029 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 06:46 in Kathmandu, it's 12:01 in Kwailabesi. 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 4,364 feet between the two airports. Kwailabesi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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