KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,657 km
6,001 miles
SIX
Singleton
Australia
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
130°
southeast

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KTM SIX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Singleton Airport
IATA Code KTM SIX
ICAO Code VNKT YSGT
City Kathmandu Singleton
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,390 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -32.600000, 151.190000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Singleton (SIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Singleton Airport (SIX) in Singleton, Australia is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 01:21 in Kathmandu, it's 06:36 in Singleton. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,344 feet between the two airports. Singleton Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Singleton (SIX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Singleton Airport (SIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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