KKE
Kerikeri
New Zealand
11,618 km
7,219 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,618 km
7,219 mi / 6,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KKE KTM
Airport Name Kerikeri Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KKE KTM
ICAO Code NZKK VNKT
City Kerikeri Kathmandu
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 492 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -35.260000, 173.910000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kerikeri (KKE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) in Kerikeri, New Zealand to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,618 kilometers (7,219 miles / 6,273 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 18:56 in Kerikeri, it's 11:41 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 3,898 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kerikeri Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kerikeri (KKE) follows a heading of 123° (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 Kerikeri Airport (KKE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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