KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,339 km
7,046 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
11,339 km
7,046 mi / 6,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LUC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code KTM LUC
ICAO Code VNKT NFNH
City Kathmandu Laucala Island
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 11,339 kilometers (7,046 miles / 6,122 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 14:02 in Kathmandu, it's 20:17 in Laucala Island. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Laucala Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Laucala Island (LUC) 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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