KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,808 km
7,337 miles
RAG
Raglan Airfield
New Zealand
Distance
11,808 km
7,337 mi / 6,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

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KTM RAG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Raglan Airfield
IATA Code KTM RAG
ICAO Code VNKT NZRA
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -37.800000, 174.860000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Raglan Airfield (RAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Raglan Airfield (RAG) in Raglan Airfield, New Zealand is 11,808 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 00:37 in Kathmandu, it's 07:52 in Raglan Airfield. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Raglan Airfield sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Raglan Airfield (RAG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 293° (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 Raglan Airfield (RAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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