KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,730 km
9,153 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,730 km
9,153 mi / 7,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM RVV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code KTM RVV
ICAO Code VNKT NTAV
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 14,730 kilometers (9,153 miles / 7,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 22:14 in Kathmandu, it's 06:29 in Raivavae 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 4,383 feet between the two airports. Raivavae Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 286° (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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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