KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,558 km
5,939 miles
MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
Distance
9,558 km
5,939 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MEB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Melbourne Essendon Airport
IATA Code KTM MEB
ICAO Code VNKT YMEN
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,390 ft 282 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -37.730000, 144.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 9,558 kilometers (5,939 miles / 5,161 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 00:28 in Kathmandu, it's 05:43 in Melbourne Essendon Airport. 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 4,108 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Essendon Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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