KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,955 km
4,322 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
6,955 km
4,322 mi / 3,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MTD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code KTM MTD
ICAO Code VNKT YMSF
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,390 ft 231 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 6,955 kilometers (4,322 miles / 3,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 06:25 in Kathmandu, it's 10:10 in Mount Sanford Station Airport. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,159 feet between the two airports. Mount Sanford Station Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 315° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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