KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,847 km
6,119 miles
MIM
Merimbula
Australia
Distance
9,847 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
134°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM MIM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Merimbula Airport
IATA Code KTM MIM
ICAO Code VNKT YMER
City Kathmandu Merimbula
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -36.910000, 149.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merimbula (MIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Merimbula Airport (MIM) in Merimbula, Australia is 9,847 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 11:28 in Kathmandu, it's 15:43 in Merimbula. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,383 feet between the two airports. Merimbula Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merimbula (MIM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Merimbula Airport (MIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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