KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,246 km
6,988 miles
SVU
Savusavu
Fiji
Distance
11,246 km
6,988 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SVU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Savusavu Airport
IATA Code KTM SVU
ICAO Code VNKT NFNS
City Kathmandu Savusavu
Country Nepal Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,390 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.800000, 179.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Savusavu (SVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Savusavu Airport (SVU) in Savusavu, Fiji is 11,246 kilometers (6,988 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Fiji. 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 14:11 in Kathmandu, it's 20:26 in Savusavu. With a 6.25-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 4,373 feet between the two airports. Savusavu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Savusavu (SVU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 296° (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 Savusavu Airport (SVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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