KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,961 km
4,947 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
7,961 km
4,947 mi / 4,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM PNI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code KTM PNI
ICAO Code VNKT PTPN
City Kathmandu Pohnpei Island
Country Nepal Micronesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 4,390 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 6.990000, 158.210000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 7,961 kilometers (4,947 miles / 4,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Micronesia. 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 22:42 in Kathmandu, it's 03:57 in Pohnpei 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Pohnpei International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 297° (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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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