AVV
Melbourne
Australia
9,551 km
5,935 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,551 km
5,935 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AVV KTM
Airport Name Avalon Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AVV KTM
ICAO Code YMAV VNKT
City Melbourne Kathmandu
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 35 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 27.700000, 85.360000

Melbourne (AVV) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,551 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Australia with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Melbourne, it's 02:50 in Kathmandu. 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 4,355 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Avalon Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avalon Airport (AVV) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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