KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,519 km
9,643 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,519 km
9,643 mi / 8,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM ZTA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tureia Airport
IATA Code KTM ZTA
ICAO Code VNKT NTGY
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,390 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.790000, -138.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 15,519 kilometers (9,643 miles / 8,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 03:28 in Kathmandu, it's 11:43 in Tureia 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 4,378 feet between the two airports. Tureia Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 289° (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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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