KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,550 km
5,934 miles
NGA
Young Airport
Australia
Distance
9,550 km
5,934 mi / 5,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NGA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Young Airport
IATA Code KTM NGA
ICAO Code VNKT YYNG
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -34.260000, 148.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Young Airport (NGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Young Airport (NGA) in Young Airport, Australia is 9,550 kilometers (5,934 miles / 5,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 20:30 in Kathmandu, it's 01:45 in Young 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 3,123 feet between the two airports. Young Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Young Airport (NGA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 308° (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 Young Airport (NGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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