KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,910 km
6,158 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
9,910 km
6,158 mi / 5,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM UEE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code KTM UEE
ICAO Code VNKT YQNS
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Hobart
Elevation 4,390 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 9,910 kilometers (6,158 miles / 5,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 17:28 in Kathmandu, it's 22:43 in Queenstown Airport. 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 4,126 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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