KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,748 km
5,436 miles
MKY
Mackay
Australia
Distance
8,748 km
5,436 mi / 4,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MKY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mackay Airport
IATA Code KTM MKY
ICAO Code VNKT YBMK
City Kathmandu Mackay
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -21.170000, 149.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mackay (MKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia is 8,748 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:22 in Kathmandu, it's 23:37 in Mackay. 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 4,371 feet between the two airports. Mackay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mackay (MKY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Mackay Airport (MKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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