KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,888 km
7,387 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
11,888 km
7,387 mi / 6,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PCN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code KTM PCN
ICAO Code VNKT NZPN
City Kathmandu Picton
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 11,888 kilometers (7,387 miles / 6,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 New Zealand. 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 13:40 in Picton. With a 7.25-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,229 feet between the two airports. Picton Aerodrome sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Picton (PCN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.