KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,472 km
5,886 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
9,472 km
5,886 mi / 5,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
132°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM PKE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code KTM PKE
ICAO Code VNKT YPKS
City Kathmandu Parkes
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 9,472 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 11:21 in Kathmandu, it's 15:36 in Parkes. 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 3,321 feet between the two airports. Parkes Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Parkes (PKE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 308° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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