KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,245 km
6,366 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
10,245 km
6,366 mi / 5,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UVE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code KTM UVE
ICAO Code VNKT NWWV
City Kathmandu Ouvea
Country Nepal New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 4,390 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 10,245 kilometers (6,366 miles / 5,532 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 21:42 in Kathmandu, it's 02:57 in Ouvea. 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 4,367 feet between the two airports. Ouvea Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ouvea (UVE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 299° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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