KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,639 km
4,747 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
7,639 km
4,747 mi / 4,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MLV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code KTM MLV
ICAO Code VNKT YMEU
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 7,639 kilometers (4,747 miles / 4,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 22:34 in Kathmandu, it's 02:49 in Merluna Airport. 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Merluna Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merluna Airport (MLV) 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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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