Distance From Nuku Hiva Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, NHV - KTM Distance

The distance from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 9197 miles or 14801 kilometers or 7987 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nuku Hiva ( French Polynesia ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuku Hiva and Kathmandu takes around 21 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 21 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NHV - KTM

Kilometers		14801 km
Statute Miles		9197 miles
Nautical Miles		7987 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 8 minutes

Nuku Hiva Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - NHV to KTM Flight Path

Location of Nuku Hiva Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nuku Hiva to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and Kathmandu, Nepal. .

Nonstop flight route between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NHV - KTM

Time difference between Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 15 Hours 15 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 15 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Nuku Hiva.

Location	Local Time
Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia)	2025-12-15, 14:16:16 -0930
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-16, 05:31:16 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV / NTMD) Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal