KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,139 km
6,300 miles
PDC
Mueo
New Caledonia
Distance
10,139 km
6,300 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
114°
east southeast

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KTM PDC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mueo Airport
IATA Code KTM PDC
ICAO Code VNKT NWWQ
City Kathmandu Mueo
Country Nepal New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -21.320000, 165.000000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mueo (PDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mueo Airport (PDC) in Mueo, New Caledonia is 10,139 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 00:25 in Kathmandu, it's 05:40 in Mueo. 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. Mueo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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