KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,423 km
6,477 miles
MEE
Mare
New Caledonia
Distance
10,423 km
6,477 mi / 5,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
112°
east southeast

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KTM MEE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mare Airport
IATA Code KTM MEE
ICAO Code VNKT NWWR
City Kathmandu Mare
Country Nepal New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 4,390 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -21.480000, 168.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mare (MEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mare Airport (MEE) in Mare, New Caledonia is 10,423 kilometers (6,477 miles / 5,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 18:39 in Kathmandu, it's 23:54 in Mare. 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 4,249 feet between the two airports. Mare Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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