The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia is 14,001 kilometers (8,700 miles / 7,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 French Polynesia. 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 20:38 in Kathmandu, it's 04:53 in Maupiti Airport. With a 15.75-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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Maupiti Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 293° (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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.