KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,138 km
5,678 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM RNL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code KTM RNL
ICAO Code VNKT AGGR
City Kathmandu Rennell Island
Country Nepal Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Solomon Islands. 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 04:52 in Kathmandu, it's 10:07 in Rennell 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. Rennell/Tingoa Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rennell Island (RNL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 300° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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