ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
6,981 km
4,338 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,981 km
4,338 mi / 3,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELC KTM
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ELC KTM
ICAO Code YELD VNKT
City Elcho Island Kathmandu
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 101 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 27.700000, 85.360000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,981 kilometers (4,338 miles / 3,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:23 in Elcho Island, it's 20:38 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,289 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Elcho Island Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 122° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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