KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,974 km
7,441 miles
PMR
Palmerston North Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,974 km
7,441 mi / 6,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
127°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM PMR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Palmerston North Airport
IATA Code KTM PMR
ICAO Code VNKT NZPM
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -40.320000, 175.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in Palmerston North Airport, New Zealand is 11,974 kilometers (7,441 miles / 6,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 10:44 in Kathmandu, it's 16:59 in Palmerston North Airport. With a 6.25-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 4,239 feet between the two airports. Palmerston North Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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