KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,692 km
6,022 miles
XRH
Richmond
Australia
Distance
9,692 km
6,022 mi / 5,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM XRH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport RAAF Base Richmond
IATA Code KTM XRH
ICAO Code VNKT YSRI
City Kathmandu Richmond
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,390 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -33.600000, 150.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Richmond (XRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) in Richmond, Australia is 9,692 kilometers (6,022 miles / 5,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 12:38 in Kathmandu, it's 17:53 in Richmond. 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 4,323 feet between the two airports. RAAF Base Richmond sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (XRH) 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 RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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