KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,910 km
7,400 miles
TKZ
Tokoroa
New Zealand
Distance
11,910 km
7,400 mi / 6,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TKZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tokoroa Airfield
IATA Code KTM TKZ
ICAO Code VNKT NZTO
City Kathmandu Tokoroa
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,220 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -38.240000, 175.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tokoroa (TKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) in Tokoroa, New Zealand is 11,910 kilometers (7,400 miles / 6,431 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 21:57 in Kathmandu, it's 05:12 in Tokoroa. 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 3,170 feet between the two airports. Tokoroa Airfield sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tokoroa (TKZ) 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 Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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