HKK
Hokitika Airfield
New Zealand
11,721 km
7,283 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,721 km
7,283 mi / 6,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKK KTM
Airport Name Hokitika Airfield Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HKK KTM
ICAO Code NZHK VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 146 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -42.710000, 170.990000 27.700000, 85.360000

Hokitika Airfield (HKK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hokitika Airfield (HKK) in Hokitika Airfield, New Zealand to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,721 kilometers (7,283 miles / 6,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 20:08 in Hokitika Airfield, it's 12:53 in Kathmandu. With a 7.25-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 4,244 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Hokitika Airfield.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Hokitika Airfield (HKK) 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 Hokitika Airfield (HKK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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