KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,672 km
7,253 miles
NFO
Angaha
Tonga
Distance
11,672 km
7,253 mi / 6,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM NFO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mata'aho Airport
IATA Code KTM NFO
ICAO Code VNKT NFTO
City Kathmandu Angaha
Country Nepal Tonga
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 4,390 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -15.570000, -175.630000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Angaha (NFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga is 11,672 kilometers (7,253 miles / 6,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Tonga. 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 16:58 in Kathmandu, it's 00:13 in Angaha. With a 7.25-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 4,230 feet between the two airports. Mata'aho Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Angaha (NFO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 295° (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 Mata'aho Airport (NFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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