KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,387 km
8,939 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,387 km
8,939 mi / 7,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM RGI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code KTM RGI
ICAO Code VNKT NTTG
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 14,387 kilometers (8,939 miles / 7,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 20:15 in Kathmandu, it's 04:30 in Rangiroa Airport. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Rangiroa Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 294° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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