KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,382 km
6,451 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
10,382 km
6,451 mi / 5,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TGJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code KTM TGJ
ICAO Code VNKT NWWA
City Kathmandu Tiga
Country Nepal New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 4,390 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 10,382 kilometers (6,451 miles / 5,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 21:08 in Kathmandu, it's 02:23 in Tiga. 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 4,262 feet between the two airports. Tiga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tiga (TGJ) 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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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