CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,870 km
7,376 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,870 km
7,376 mi / 6,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC KTM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CHC KTM
ICAO Code NZCH VNKT
City Christchurch Kathmandu
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 123 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.700000, 85.360000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,870 kilometers (7,376 miles / 6,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 New Zealand 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 22:26 in Christchurch, it's 16:11 in Kathmandu. With a 6.25-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 4,267 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 131° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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