CTN
Cooktown Airport
Australia
8,031 km
4,990 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,031 km
4,990 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTN KTM
Airport Name Cooktown Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CTN KTM
ICAO Code YCKN VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 26 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -15.440000, 145.180000 27.700000, 85.360000

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,031 kilometers (4,990 miles / 4,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 23:32 in Cooktown Airport, it's 19:17 in Kathmandu. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,364 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Cooktown Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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