KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,652 km
8,483 miles
MUK
Mauke Island
CK
Distance
13,652 km
8,483 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM MUK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mauke Airport
IATA Code KTM MUK
ICAO Code VNKT NCMK
City Kathmandu Mauke Island
Country Nepal CK
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 4,390 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.140000, -157.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mauke Island (MUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mauke Airport (MUK) in Mauke Island, CK is 13,652 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 CK. 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 21:59 in Kathmandu, it's 06:14 in Mauke Island. 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 4,364 feet between the two airports. Mauke Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mauke Island (MUK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 291° (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 Mauke Airport (MUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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