BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
11,888 km
7,387 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
11,888 km
7,387 mi / 6,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BHE KTM
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BHE KTM
ICAO Code NZWB VNKT
City Blenheim Kathmandu
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 109 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 27.700000, 85.360000

Blenheim (BHE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 11,888 kilometers (7,387 miles / 6,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 New Zealand with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Blenheim, it's 08:38 in Kathmandu. 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 4,281 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Woodbourne Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Woodbourne Airport (BHE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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