KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,589 km
5,958 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,589 km
5,958 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
137°
southeast

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KTM MBW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code KTM MBW
ICAO Code VNKT YMMB
City Kathmandu Melbourne
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,390 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,589 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 23:30 in Kathmandu, it's 04:45 in Melbourne. 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 4,340 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Moorabbin Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MBW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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