KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,246 km
5,745 miles
XTR
Tara Airport
Australia
Distance
9,246 km
5,745 mi / 4,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM XTR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tara Airport
IATA Code KTM XTR
ICAO Code VNKT YTAA
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 360 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.160000, 150.480000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tara Airport (XTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tara Airport (XTR) in Tara Airport, Australia is 9,246 kilometers (5,745 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 01:59 in Kathmandu, it's 06:14 in Tara 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 4,030 feet between the two airports. Tara Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tara Airport (XTR) 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 Tara Airport (XTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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