CUG
Cudal Airport
Australia
9,521 km
5,916 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUG KTM
Airport Name Cudal Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CUG KTM
ICAO Code YCUA VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 491 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -33.280000, 148.760000 27.700000, 85.360000

Cudal Airport (CUG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cudal Airport (CUG) in Cudal Airport, Australia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Australia 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 01:47 in Cudal Airport, it's 20:32 in Kathmandu. 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 3,899 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Cudal Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cudal Airport (CUG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Cudal Airport (CUG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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