KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,084 km
6,266 miles
MWF
Maewo Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,084 km
6,266 mi / 5,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
107°
east southeast

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KTM MWF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Naone Airport
IATA Code KTM MWF
ICAO Code VNKT NVSN
City Kathmandu Maewo Island
Country Nepal Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -15.000000, 168.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Maewo Island (MWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Naone Airport (MWF) in Maewo Island, Vanuatu is 10,084 kilometers (6,266 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 22:41 in Kathmandu, it's 03:56 in Maewo Island. 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Naone Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Maewo Island (MWF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 299° (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 Naone Airport (MWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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