HLZ
Hamilton
New Zealand
11,849 km
7,362 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,849 km
7,362 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HLZ KTM
Airport Name Hamilton International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HLZ KTM
ICAO Code NZHN VNKT
City Hamilton Kathmandu
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 172 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -37.870000, 175.330000 27.700000, 85.360000

Hamilton (HLZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) in Hamilton, New Zealand to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,849 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,398 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 19:35 in Hamilton, it's 12:20 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 4,218 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Hamilton International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Hamilton (HLZ) follows a heading of 125° (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 Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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