KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,980 km
6,201 miles
LST
Launceston
Australia
Distance
9,980 km
6,201 mi / 5,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LST
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Launceston Airport
IATA Code KTM LST
ICAO Code VNKT YMLT
City Kathmandu Launceston
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,390 ft 562 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -41.550000, 147.210000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Launceston (LST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia is 9,980 kilometers (6,201 miles / 5,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Nepal with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Kathmandu, it's 23:54 in Launceston. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,828 feet between the two airports. Launceston Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Launceston (LST) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Launceston Airport (LST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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