KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,216 km
5,105 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
8,216 km
5,105 mi / 4,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM RCM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code KTM RCM
ICAO Code VNKT YRMD
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 8,216 kilometers (5,105 miles / 4,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 06:28 in Kathmandu, it's 10:43 in Richmond Airport. 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 3,714 feet between the two airports. Richmond Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond Airport (RCM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 309° (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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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