KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,228 km
6,355 miles
TGH
Tongoa Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,228 km
6,355 mi / 5,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
108°
east southeast

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KTM TGH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tongoa Island Airport
IATA Code KTM TGH
ICAO Code VNKT NVST
City Kathmandu Tongoa Island
Country Nepal Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,390 ft 443 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.890000, 168.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tongoa Island (TGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) in Tongoa Island, Vanuatu is 10,228 kilometers (6,355 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 14:56 in Kathmandu, it's 20:11 in Tongoa 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 3,947 feet between the two airports. Tongoa Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tongoa Island (TGH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 298° (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 Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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