DRN
Dirranbandi Airport
Australia
9,163 km
5,694 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,163 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRN KTM
Airport Name Dirranbandi Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DRN KTM
ICAO Code YDBI VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 567 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -28.590000, 148.220000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) in Dirranbandi Airport, Australia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,163 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 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 05:53 in Dirranbandi Airport, it's 01:38 in Kathmandu. 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 3,823 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Dirranbandi Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) follows a heading of 128° (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 Dirranbandi Airport (DRN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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