KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,230 km
6,978 miles
LBS
Labasa Airport
Fiji
Distance
11,230 km
6,978 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LBS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Labasa Airport
IATA Code KTM LBS
ICAO Code VNKT NFNL
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.470000, 179.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Labasa Airport (LBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Labasa Airport (LBS) in Labasa Airport, Fiji is 11,230 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Fiji. 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 16:53 in Kathmandu, it's 23:08 in Labasa Airport. 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 4,346 feet between the two airports. Labasa Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Labasa Airport (LBS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 296° (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 Labasa Airport (LBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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